Official UK procurement notice
Supply of Electrical Testing Services Y23003
Authority: Kent County Council (Local council)
Re-procurement plannedY27008 Electrical Testing Services
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs:
LOT 1 – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
A portable appliance is an item of electrical equipment which is connected to the power supply with a flex and a plug. This includes computers and their components. Testing engineers will inspect, test and certify all portable appliances, as covered by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Code of Practice, and provide advice as to their condition and safety. A written report and test certificate will be provided as evidence that the portable appliances have had a combined inspection and electrical safety test.
LOT 2 – Fixed Installation Testing (FIT)
A fixed electrical installation includes all parts of a distribution system from the main incoming supply point through to wiring accessories such as sockets and light fittings. Engineers are looking to identify any potentially dangerous defects within the system that may lead to fire or injury. The benchmark for this inspection and test process is BS 7671 (The IEE Wiring Regulations) which provides guidance on how systems must be designed, installed and maintained. After an initial visual inspection, several electronic tests are carried out by injecting test voltages and current through the system to determine the integrity and functionality of cables, accessories and disconnection devices. This form of test and inspection is paramount to safety in the workplace. A written Periodic Inspection Report will be provided as evidence that the fixed installations have had a combined inspection and electrical safety test. In addition to details and characteristics of the installation that has been tested the report will also provide the client with a list of any defects or deviations from the British Standard that may have been identified during testing.
LOT 3 – Electrical Testing of Street Lighting and Street Furniture
Each street lighting asset, illuminated signs/bollards and similar street furniture that requires electrical testing will have the following tests carried out and the results recorded in electronic format;
- Visual inspection to establish the condition of all electrical components, fixings, wiring and terminations, and integrity of the column door and surround;
- Verification of correct rating of protective device, continuity of protective conductors and earth bonding;
- Insulation resistance between live/earth and neutral/earth with assembly wiring disconnected;
- Earth fault loop impedance at District Network Operator supply cut-out;
- Capacitance Test shall be carried out and the results of measured values recorded against stated values.
CPV: Electrical services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 11 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £3,500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)Awardedceiling above
A portable appliance is an item of electrical equipment which is connected to the power supply with a flex and a plug. This includes computers and their components. Testing engineers will inspect, test and certify all your portable appliances, as covered by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Code of Practice, and provide advice as to their condition and safety. A written report and test certificate will be provided as evidence that the portable appliances have had a combined inspection and electrical safety test.
Lot #2Fixed Installation Testing (FIT)Awardedceiling above
A fixed electrical installation includes all parts of a distribution system from the main incoming supply point through to wiring accessories such as sockets and light fittings, and everything in between. The process of FIT involves a similar process to that of PAT in that a thorough visual inspection is carried out along with electronic tests. Engineers need to look at identifying any potentially dangerous defects within the system that may lead to fire or injury. The benchmark for this inspection and test process is BS 7671 (The IEE Wiring Regulations) which provides guidance on how systems must be designed, installed and maintained. After an initial visual inspection, several electronic tests will need to be carried out by injecting test voltages and current through the system to determine the integrity and functionality of cables, accessories and disconnection devices. This form of test and inspection is paramount to safety in the workplace. A written Periodic Inspection Report will need to be provided as evidence that the fixed installations have had a combined inspection and electrical safety test. In addition to details and characteristics of the installation that has been tested the report will also need to provide the client with a list of any defects or deviations from the British Standard that may have been identified during testing.
Lot #3Electrical Testing off Street Lighting and Street FurnitureAwardedPublished value£3,000,000
Each street lighting asset, illuminated signs/bollards and similar street furniture that requires electrical testing will need to have as a minimum the following tests carried out and the results recorded in electronic format;
- Visual inspection to establish the condition of all electrical components, fixings, wiring and terminations, and integrity of the column door and surround;
- Verification of correct rating of protective device, continuity of protective conductors and earth bonding;
- Insulation resistance between live/earth and neutral/earth with assembly wiring disconnected;
- Earth fault loop impedance at District Network Operator supply cut-out;
- Capacitance Test shall be carried out and the results of measured values recorded against stated values.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (5)
- Delivering the Framework Agreement: 25%
- Customer Service and Account Management: 25%
- Accreditations and Industry Standards: 10%
- price: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
- Delivering the Framework Agreement: 25
- Customer Service and Account Management: 25
- Accreditations and Industry Standards: 10
- Social Value: 10
- Price: 30
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Supply of Electrical Testing Services Y23003” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Nov 2022, 13:22 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 May 2023, 16:16 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Dec 2022 – …
- Authority reference
DN641073- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-012841- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ec1Find a Tender
Publisher note: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. Full details of the classification of potential Customer’s geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed as follows: LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCILS: England: County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils. (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users). See link: A-Z of councils online | Local Government Association https://www.local.gov.uk/topics http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm Northern Ireland: Administered across 26 Districts of Northern Ireland. See link: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland Scotland: Administered across 32 Council areas. See link: Councils | COSLA Wales: Administered across 22 Council areas. See link: Find your local authority | GOV. WALES Isle of Man: Administered across 22 local authorities, consisting of 4 town authorities, 2 district authorities, 2 village authorities, and 14 parish authorities. https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-authority-contacts/ Channel Islands: https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments EMERGENCY SERVICES: POLICE: National https://www.btp.police.uk/ http://www.mod.police.uk http://www.npas.police.uk/ England Home | Police.uk (www.police.uk) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Northern Island https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/ Scotland http://www.scotland.police.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Wales https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/ Home | Gwent Police Home | North Wales Police https://www.police.uk/south-wales/ https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary Isle of Man https://www.iompolice.im/ Channel Islands https://jersey.police.uk/ http://www.guernsey.police.uk/ FIRE and RESCUE UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/ https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/coastguard Channel Islands http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx https://www.rnli.org.gg/guernseys-lifeboat/ NHS/HEALTH BODIES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES: England https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.emas.nhs.uk East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk London Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.neas.nhs.uk North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.nwas.nhs.uk South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.secamb.nhs.uk South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust https://www.swast.nhs.uk/welcome West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.wmas.nhs.uk Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust http://www.yas.nhs.uk Northern Island http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts http://www.niamb.co.uk/ Scotland https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ http://www.scottishambulance.com/WhatWeDo/Default.aspx Wales http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/ Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-service/ Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87 St John Ambulance Cymru - Wales’ leading first aid charity (sjacymru.org.uk) CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS: Government-funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing Scotland https://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Pages/Datasets-and-Reports.aspx Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Wales https://gov.wales/ Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/affordable-housing/public-sector-housing/housing-authority-contacts/ Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx http://www.gha.gg/ EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS: Nursery, primary, middle or high schools, secondary schools, Academies, free schools, special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), further education colleges, universities. UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ https://www.hefcw.ac.uk/ https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk Isle of Man https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-colleges/ Channel Islands https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring CHARITIES England and Wales https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission Scotland http://www.oscr.org.uk/ Northern Ireland https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/ Isle of Man Isle of Man Government - Charities Channel Islands http://www.jerseycharities.org/members http://www.charity.org.gg/Find Suppliers are advised that the Contracting Authority and its Customers reserve the right to supply the tendered products, services, and commodities to companies that have a majority public sector ownership by any of the public sector bodies referred to above during the Framework Agreement period as stated in this document, for the purpose of selling to other public, private and third sector organisations.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 19 Dec 2022, 14:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Dec 2022, 14:15 GMT
Timeline
19 Dec 2022 → 4 May 2023 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown19 Dec 2022, 14:00 GMT
- Bids opened19 Dec 2022, 14:15 GMT
- Notice published4 May 2023, 16:16 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete4 May 2023, 16:16 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast18 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Portable Appliance Testing
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-10
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-11
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-12
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-13
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-14
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Electrical Testing of Street Lighting and Street Furniture
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-16
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-17
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-18
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-2
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-3
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-4
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-5
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-6
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-7
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Fixed Installation Testing
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 012841-2023-Y23003-9
- Signed
- 20 Mar 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) | 11bids · 11 electronic | 7 | — | £0 – £3,500,000 |
| 2 · Fixed Installation Testing (FIT) | 11bids · 11 electronic | 7 | — | £0 – £3,500,000 |
| 3 · Electrical Testing off Street Lighting and Street Furniture | 7bids · 7 electronic | 4 | — | £0 – £3,000,000 |
| Whole notice | — | — | — | £0 – £10,000,000 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Commercial Services Kent LimtedReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
9 commercial parties on the notice- AJS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- FIXATEX LTDFramework contractor
- J MCCANN LTDFramework contractor
- JR PAT TESTING LTDFramework contractor
- NIBLOCK BUILDING CONTRACTORSFramework contractor
- OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- PFL ELECTRICAL LTDFramework contractor
- RGE SERVICES LTDFramework contractor
- The WIGGETT GROUP LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.