Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract
Devon County Council · Local authority
In brief
Devon County Council awarded this contract to Severnside Security Ltd and Sherwoods (SW) Limited on 13 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,470,437 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 20 months, up to 68 months with extensions, starting 27 July 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting inspection and testing only 27 July 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversProvision of inspection, testing, and certification services for fire alarm systems and emergency lighting inspection, testing and installations to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. | — | £656,248 |
| Electrical installation Testing and EV Charger servicing only 27 July 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversProvision of electrical installation testing and electric vehicle charger servicing to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with applicable standards. | — | £814,189 |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severnside Security Ltd (SME) 14 bids received | Lot 3 | £656,248 | Awarded 29 July 2026 17 August 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
| Sherwoods (SW) Limited 10 bids received | Lot 4 | £814,189 | Awarded 29 July 2026 17 August 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 055745-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 055756-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071896-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078826-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 055745-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 June 2026, last updated 19 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.