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title: "EICR Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764656"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2024-09-09"
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# EICR Testing

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764656

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## Summary

Lothian Health Board has awarded a contract for Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Testing to Bureau Veritas, a large-scale supplier based in Aberdeen. The buying organisation, Lothian Health Board, is headquartered at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the health industry category and includes services to be delivered across several regions, including UKM73, UKM75, and UKM78. The procurement followed an open procedure with pre-qualification criteria and was managed under public law. This particular tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2024 for an active period starting from 2024 and extending for a year with potential renewal opportunities. The total value of the awarded contract is £150 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical inspection and testing, especially those with experience in managing complex estate systems like hospitals. Companies that are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a solid track record in providing non-reactive maintenance services, possessing City & Guilds qualifications for Inspection and Testing, and compliance with Safe Contractor registration. The criteria for selection were stringent, focusing on technical capability and past performance on similar projects, making it an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to demonstrate their expertise and expand their service offerings in the public health sector.

## Notice

The contractor will be expected to implement a fully comprehensive Schedule of Inspection and Testing (EICR) schedule across NHS Lothian as per the asset listing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian utilises SFG 20 to determine suitable workplaces and schedules. Work plan '44-11 & SHTM 06-23 - Period Inspection and Testing' defines the requirements of this service.. Each distribution board shall be subject to 5 year inspection and test. There will be occasions where power cannot be removed from Distribution Boards due to clinical risk. If this event exists, then there is a requirement to carry out Thermal Imaging of Electrical Systems (under 1000VAC) SFG Work plan 44-16 with Earth Loop Impedance test. Prior to this change being implemented it must be agreed by Head of Estates and Hard FM Area Manager and recorded through contract governance. The SFG 20 work plan is contained within the suite of procurement documents available for download on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The proposed contract period is an initial 12 momth contract with the option to extend for + 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513845 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU VERITAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513845
- 3 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506513

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506513
  EICR Testing - The contractor will be expected to implement a fully comprehensive Schedule of Inspection and Testing (EICR) schedule across NHS Lothian as per the asset listing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513845
  EICR Testing - The contractor will be expected to implement a fully comprehensive Schedule of Inspection and Testing (EICR) schedule across NHS Lothian as per the asset listing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764656
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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