Award of National Framework for Electrical Testing Services (PAT, FIT, Street Lighting)

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Espo awarded a contract to AC1 Electrical Services Limited, AJS Ltd, Bureau Veritas UK Limited, Cable Test Limited, Calbarrie Compliance Services Limited, Circuit Electrical Testing Limited, Citrus Group (NW) Ltd, and Compliance Group Ele for a national framework for the provision of portable appliance testing (PAT), fixed installation testing (FIT), and electrical testing of streetlights and street furniture.

The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1 – Portable appliance testing (PAT); Lot 2 – Fixed installation testing (FIT); Lot 3 – Electrical testing of street lighting and street furniture.

The agreement includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and the total estimated value of AUD 40,000,000 includes the option period.

ESPO will monitor the financial stability of the awarded suppliers during the framework period by reference to credit ratings agency reports, obtaining a base credit score on or before the framework start date and investigating significant changes, with the right to suspend or permanently remove a supplier depending on the severity of any offences.