Tender

CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract "CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation," focusing on electrical installation work within the public authority sector. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH region, and includes comprehensive electrical services such as rewiring and testing from 2026 to 2028. The procurement is running under a selective method using a competitive flexible procedure, with expressions of interest due by 16th June 2025 at noon and an anticipated contract start date of 1st January 2026. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals electronically through the designated portal by the deadline mentioned.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation and services. With a contract value of £4,650,000 gross (£3,875,000 net), it offers a substantial project over three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The process encourages competition among businesses prepared to engage in a structured qualification procedure, ideal for firms experienced in public sector tenders. Companies that can effectively demonstrate compliance with the necessary qualifications and maintain strong performance according to the Council’s criteria could significantly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation

Notice Description

Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation Condition Reporting, Portable Appliance Testing, Electrical Rewiring, Emergency Lighting Testing and Remedial Works 2026-8. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 01012026 Contract term: 3 years 1+1 optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021057-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders Barbara Alexander
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003005997

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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