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EICR Three Year Electrical Inspection Contract, Various Addresses

KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 16:02

TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2025 at 11:27

TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2025 at 16:30

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EICR Three Year Electrical Inspection Contract, Various Addresses" was conducted by Knowes Housing Association Ltd., a body governed by public law under the housing and community amenities sector. The project is classified under the CPV code 50711000, which entails the provision of repair and maintenance services for electrical building installations. This open procurement followed an "Open procedure" method, reaching its final award stage on 26th June 2025, with the contract being signed on 20th June 2025. The services are to be delivered in Faifley and Clydebank, Scotland (region UKM81). This process initially invited submissions by 5th March 2025, with amendments made to tender deadlines due to issues with the PCS portal.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services and installations. It favours companies capable of providing high-quality service while maintaining competitive pricing, with criteria valuing quality at 40% and price at 60%. Notably, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Magnus Electrical Services Limited and RS Contractors (Scotland) Ltd. were successful in this tender. The focus on electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal further highlights opportunities for technologically adept firms. Moreover, community benefits are a key aspect, allowing companies to enhance their proposals by offering training, apprenticeships, and support for local projects, thereby supporting business expansion through community engagement and development.

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Notice Title

EICR Three Year Electrical Inspection Contract, Various Addresses

Notice Description

Electrical installation condition reports including sundry make safe works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Electrical installation condition reports. The works are to be carried out in accordance with BS 7671 and the Specification section of the tender. The works include the identification, location and fixing of faults. Continuity faults are to be fixed at the time of the initial electrical inspection with any other faults being reported to the Association by telephone while the Electrician is on site. If the Association agrees to further works being carried out these will also be done at the time of the initial visit and paid for at the costs included within the Schedule of Rates section of the tender. All works to be in accordance with the 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract on an annual basis for a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035537-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@knowes.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389877752

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G81 5BX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Kilpatrick
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MAGNUS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

RS CONTRACTORS (SCOTLAND

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