Scope
Reference
B329/26
Description
BCBC wish to appoint a contractor for Portable Appliance Equipment Testing (PAT) - The Inspection and Testing of the Authority’s Portable Appliances. Requires duty-holders to ensure electrical equipment is maintained “at regular, appropriate intervals” to prevent danger.
Total value (estimated)
- £333,000 excluding VAT
- £399,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months on an annual basis.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 98342000 - Work environment services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 14 January 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| B329/26 - Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing | Pricing Schedule |
Cost | 60.00% |
| B329/26 - Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing | Method Statement Questions |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No change to the initial scope from the last exercise.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Tender documents can be found on etenderwales.
Contracting authority
Bridgend County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQG-8216-YQLW
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales