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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Emergency Lighting Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

Staffordshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Staffordshire County Council

Buyer Address: 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,, Stafford, UKG24, ST16 2DH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: michelle.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk

Buyer Name: South Staffordshire District Council

Buyer Address: Council Offices, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, UKG24, wv8 1px, United Kingdom

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Buyer Name: Stafford Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, UKG24, ST16 3AQ, United Kingdom

Buyer Name: Cannock Chase District Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, UKG24, WS11 1BG, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1200000 GBP
Published
23 Apr 2025, 12:30
Deadline
29 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The purpose of the Framework Agreement is to ensure that all Emergency Lighting and Associated Battery systems are maintained in a safe and operational condition through a process involving inspection and testing at approximately 506 properties covering mostly in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. The properties will include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units. A 24/7 callout facility is required to deliver responsive maintenance activities with a 4-hour response limit.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016505-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (80%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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