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The Provision of Fixed Wire Testing

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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20 Apr 2026 at 19:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of fixed wire testing across the Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Estate. The procurement was conducted via a mini competition against the Northamptonshire Estates and Facilities Framework (Lot 1), classified under electrical services (CPV Code: 71314100). This award stage contract was formalised on 16 April 2026 and is valued at £678,000. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, will commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2031, with services to be rendered throughout the East Midlands region.

This contract opens avenues for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those that are adept in fixed wire testing. The procurement process undertaken through a call-off from a framework agreement provides opportunities for SMEs to engage, given the documented suitability for such enterprises. BES Group Electrical Limited has been awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for large-scale service providers in the sector to leverage similar opportunities. Businesses that possess expertise in facilities maintenance or electrical testing and wish to expand their portfolio within public service estates would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

The Provision of Fixed Wire Testing across the Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Estate, along with the required remedial works. This contract has been procured via a mini competition against Framework Ref: 2022/S 000-021638 (Lot 1) - Northamptonshire Estates and Facilities Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e618ac48-eef2-44a7-9074-56f686c93be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b33c0e6-bc85-4bc9-87d0-5dd9e9d56465
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£678,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£678,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BES GROUP ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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