Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-ecd8-7030-b96f-cbe0ebca9bb5/provision-of-fixed-wiring-testing-and-or-portable-appliance-testing awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Fixed Wiring Testing and / or Portable Appliance Testing [Blackpool Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 14 Dec 2016 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to carry out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations (fixed wiring testing) and a single supplier to carry out portable appliance testing of electrical equipment. This tender is split into 2 separate lots (as detailed below). You may bid for a single or both Lots but you must clearly indicate which lot/s you are bidding for. - Lot 1 Fixed Wiring Testing - Scope of Works/Services The Contractor shall carry out the full electrical testing on all circuits and complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report for all scheduled properties, this will include: - Full visual inspection of the installation for safety and suitability. - Fully completed EICR for each property, in the form of an NICEIC or ECA report. - Report on the general overview of the installation. - Providing a laminated printed circuit schedule at each distribution board. - Provide and fix labels for each distribution board, which identify the board and where it is supplied from. This label is to include the loop independence and Prospective fault current readings of the distribution board. - A thermal imaging report for all distribution boards. - Lot 2 Portable Appliance Testing - Scope of Works/Services ### The scope of work comprises the following:- - Periodic testing of all portable Class 1 appliances every year. - Periodic testing of all portable Class 2 appliances every two years. - Periodic testing of all fixed appliances every year. - Replacing incorrect rating fuses. - Replacing damaged 13A plugs. - Remaking connections to plugs where necessary. - Microwave leakage testing. For Lot 2 - the supplier will also be expected to provide a service to a small number of properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Separate contracts and invoicing will be required for Blackpool Council and Blackpool Coastal Housing (no additional costs will be allowed for this). Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/730d7757-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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