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CA17166 - Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work

CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE

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AwardUpdate

14 May 2026 at 11:36

Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Cardinal Newman College based in Preston, England, involved an open tender for planned and reactive electrical work classified under "Electrical services" (CPV 71314100). The tender, titled "CA17166 - Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work," was initially published on 9th February 2026. The procurement aimed at contracting services across various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 6th March 2026, and the contract was set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting till 31st March 2029. This resulted in an award worth £2,000,000 to E.E.Thompson & Son Ltd, which was updated on 14th May 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs given its suitability parameters, which explicitly encourage small to medium-sized enterprises to participate. With a substantial contract value and a wide delivery region, businesses specialising in electrical services have the opportunity to expand their footprint both in the UK and internationally. Companies that are adept at managing large-scale and logistically complex service contracts will be well-suited to compete for future such tenders. The open procedure of the procurement method also highlights inclusivity and transparency, ensuring that a diverse range of capable service providers could engage in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17166 - Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17166. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17166 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbeed40f-d326-4044-ae37-01fefc4ae477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ac833-a7b7-4762-875e-0a960222991b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 4HD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.E.THOMPSON & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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