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title: "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing"
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# Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0304c0

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing," aimed at testing electrical equipment for its facilities. This contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of building installations" and is located in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is currently at the award stage, had a tender submission deadline of 28th January 2022, with the contract period scheduled from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in electrical testing and maintenance services, especially those with qualified technicians holding relevant certifications. Firms that are able to demonstrate quality service and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to secure this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that all bids received for this tender were submitted by SMEs. With a potential extension of up to two additional years, this contract may offer a stable source of revenue for successful bidders.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to carry out testing of electrical equipment - portable and fixed appliances. Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous bid. The supplier will also be expected to provide a service to a small number of properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Please note that the qualifications deemed satisfactory for engineers employed on this contract will be qualified electricians who hold C&G 18th Edition and also hold City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus a further 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to carry out testing of electrical equipment - portable and fixed appliances. Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous bid. The supplier will also be expected to provide a service to a small number of properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Please note that the qualifications deemed satisfactory for engineers employed on this contract will be qualified electricians who hold C&G 18th Edition and also hold City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus a further 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus a further 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009127-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Every 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKPOOL COASTAL HOUSING |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTROSAFE LTD T/A VERISERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009127-2022
- 22 Dec 2021 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032073-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=958ab3ad-8262-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://www.bch.co.uk/

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