---
title: "Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b42a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b42a

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for its "Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract". This contract involves the servicing, inspection, and testing of mechanical and electrical installations across the Council's estate. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 covers fire alarm and emergency lighting inspections, while Lot 2 focuses on electrical installation testing and EV charger servicing. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 29th July 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 7th July 2026. The council, located in Exeter, Devon, at County Hall, handled the process. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and run until 2028, with an option for extension up to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those specialising in electrical and safety inspections. With a contract value crossing the million-pound threshold, this provides ample scope for firms experienced in facilities management and safety compliance to expand their portfolio. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, as evidenced by the high number of final stage bids from this sector, and it opens avenues for long-term engagement with potential contract renewals. Suppliers like Severnside Security Ltd and Sherwoods (SW) Limited have already been involved, indicating market competition and interest from both small and large enterprises. This contract offers stability and scope for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Service Term Contract for the servicing, inspection and testing of mechanical and electrical plant installations within DCC's Estate. The services required are divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting inspection and testing Lot 2 - Electrical installation Testing and EV Charger servicing

### Lot Information

Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting inspection and testing only

Provision of inspection, testing, and certification services for fire alarm systems and emergency lighting inspection, testing and installations to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by up to four years in 24 months increments with the agreement of the Contractor.

Electrical installation Testing and EV Charger servicing only

Provision of electrical installation testing and electric vehicle charger servicing to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with applicable standards.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by up to four years in 24 months increments with the agreement of the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071896-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2032-01-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,470,437 |
| Lots value | £1,470,437 |
| Awards value | £1,470,437 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SEVERNSIDE SECURITY; SHERWOODS (SW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071896-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055756-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055745-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071896-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055756-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055745-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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