Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, a prominent body governed by public law, is planning a tender for "Electrical Installation Condition Reports and Associated Works (EICRs)" under the industry category of Electrical services (CPV 71314100). This procurement, scheduled for future notice on 2nd January 2025, covers services across three geographical areas: London, South East, and Isle of Wight. The project will include a range of services such as Electrical Installation Condition Reports, Portable Appliance Testing, and the maintenance and installation of domestic alarms for over 59,000 units, both domestic and non-domestic. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and the contracting process will emphasise the use of API for live information transfer, legal coordination, and accurate record-keeping.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in electrical services, particularly those with experience in large-scale property coverage. Companies capable of offering comprehensive services including Electrical Installation Condition Reports, appliance testing, and alarm systems maintenance will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate partnerships with locksmiths, multi-traders, and ground workers are well-positioned to compete effectively, as these collaborations are desirable for the prospective contract. Being involved in this tender could enhance market presence and provide substantial business expansion opportunities in the specified regions.

Planning

Electrical Installation Condition Reports and Associated Works (EICRs)

SOUTHERN HOUSING

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th August 2024 15:30:40 PM
Contract Summary

a) Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) b) Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – following the IET Code of Practice. c) Provision of Domestic Alarms (smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms) asset register, maintenance, installation, and replacements. d) Covering over 59,000 units with the potential to expand – heat map provided at Appendix 1 e) Coverage across three geographical areas – London/ Southeast/ Isle of Wight f) The programme will cover both domestic and non-domestic properties. g) The interface transfer of choice will be API. h) Live information available to the client when requested. Expected live information: job status, engineers schedule, photos etc. i) Working with the client to co-ordinate legal action on hard to access dwellings. j) System enabling accurate record keeping of all customer interactions. This is to enable provision of evidence for any potential legal action. k) It is desirable, but not essential, that a contractor can demonstrate working relationship with locksmiths, multi-traders, ground workers etc, for when jobs require more than just straight electrical works.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-048bcb

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

71314100

CPV Division(s)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

SOUTHERN HOUSING

Buyer Name

Marlena Konieczek

Buyer Email

Marlena.Konieczek@southernhousing.org.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 8001216060

Buyer Address

59-61 Clerkenwell Road

London

EC1M 5LA

United Kingdom

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Electrical Installation Condition Reports and Associated Works (EICRs)

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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