Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Tender description

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, SUPC and NEUPC for portable appliance testing. Members referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the framework agreement. This framework agreement will commence on 1.8.2019 for Lots 1 and 2 and on 6.8.2019 for Lot 3, for an initial period of 24 months until 31.7.2021 with the option to extend the agreement for 12 months until 31.7.2022 and a further 12 months until 31.7.2023 subject to satisfactory economic operator performance. The framework agreement will be split into 3 lots as follows: Lot 1: Portable Appliance Testing (England and Wales); Lot 2: Portable Appliance Testing (Scotland); Lot 3: Portable Appliance Testing (Northern Ireland). Lot 1: Portable appliance testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, any relevant British Standards, the health and safety executive and industry best practice. Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment. Lot 2: Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, any relevant British Standards, the health and safety executive and industry best practice. Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment. Lot 3: Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: the provision to undertake a comprehensive portable appliance testing and microwave testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, any relevant British Standards, the health and safety executive and industry best practice. Awarded suppliers will be responsible for the identification, inspection testing and repair services for a range of electrical equipment.