Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb0-7bc8-729a-8546-62d1fa6f6b58/provision-of-portable-and-fixed-appliance-testing-2025 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025 [Blackpool Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-council) Open field Estimated value £180,000 Published 4 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 6 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor to carry out the testing of all portable and fixed appliances, as defined in this Specification. This will include: Testing the portable and fixed appliances to protect the value of Blackpool Borough Council's (BC) assets. Maintaining a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils BC's obligations as defined in the lease(s). Making adequate arrangements for the Health and Safety of persons in or around the buildings and to fulfil all safety requirements particularly in regard to the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act. 1974. ### Scope of Works/Services ### The scope of work comprises the following:- - Testing of all portable appliances every year to include plug in sockets on desks. - Testing of fixed appliances at an interval to be agreed with Blackpool Council - Visually inspect & thermal image equipment in server rooms as per COP 5th edition - Replacing incorrect rating fuses - Replacing damaged 13A plugs - Remaking connections to plugs where necessary. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will be from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for a futher 12 plus 12 months. ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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