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Provision of Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade At Herefordshire Council Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:04

TenderUpdate

29 May 2025 at 14:55

TenderUpdate

09 May 2025 at 11:51

Tender

09 May 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Herefordshire Council involved the provision of electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Plough Lane Offices in Hereford, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'works' industry category and focused on electrical installation work. This process utilised an open procurement method described as "below threshold - open competition." The procurement stage has been completed with the contract being awarded and is set to conclude by 18th December 2025, having begun on 13th August 2025. Herefordshire Council, a sub-central government public authority, acted as the buying organisation.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialised in electrical and building installation work, particularly those with experience in upgrading infrastructure in public office buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were well-suited and encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the competition attracted by the open tendering method. Companies aiming to expand their footprint in government infrastructure projects may find similar future opportunities by engaging with such open competitive processes. The awarded value of the contract was £733,054, highlighting the substantial scope of work involved for successful bidders like Melcon (Hereford) Ltd, an SME based locally in Hereford.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade At Herefordshire Council Plough Lane Offices, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE

Notice Description

A service provider for a four and half month contract for electrical upgrade works concentrated to risers within the existing Plough Lane Herefordshire Council Headquarters building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£733,054 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£733,054 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELCON (HEREFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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