CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation." This procurement falls under the industry category of Electrical Engineering Installation Works with a particular emphasis on Emergency Lighting Equipment. The contract covers a three-year term with the option to extend for an additional two years, commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028. The procurement used a selective method under a restricted procedure and the contract was awarded to the DHE Group with a total value of £3,875,000. The locations of work include the entirety of the United Kingdom along with several overseas territories.

This tender is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, specifically those with capabilities in condition reporting, testing, and installation of emergency lighting systems. Firms adept in managing large-scale projects over multiple regions will thrive, as will those with experience in comprehensive evaluation and remedial works. Although the procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with established expertise in supplying public sector contracts are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation - AWARD

Notice Description

Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation Condition Reporting, Portable Appliance Testing, Electrical Rewiring, Emergency Lighting Testing and Remedial Works 2026-8. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 01012026 Contract term: 3 years further 2 optional years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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