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

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 10:34

Award

20 May 2026 at 10:25

Tender

14 May 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully concluded the award process for a public procurement contract titled "CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation." The contract, awarded to DHE Group Ltd, encompasses a range of electrical services, including condition reporting, portable appliance testing, rewiring, emergency lighting testing and remedial works, scheduled between 2026 and 2029. This tender falls under the services category with a procurement method characterised as a selective competitive flexible procedure. Located in the UKH region of the United Kingdom, this procurement opportunity reached the completion stage with the contract set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and end on 28th February 2029, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total contract value amounts to £3,875,000, with an option for renewal upon expiration.

This contract presents significant opportunities for industry players, particularly those in the electrical services sector seeking to expand their portfolio and establish strategic partnerships within the government procurement space. Large-scale businesses involved in electrical installations, compliance testing, and related services stand to gain significantly by engaging in such projects. Given the extensive range of services required and the long contract duration, participating companies can leverage this opportunity to solidify their presence in the public sector market and enhance their financial growth. As the procurement was conducted through a competitive procedure with a focus on flexible engagement, businesses with innovative solutions and robust compliance measures will find this tender particularly beneficial to compete for future similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

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. Contract Start Date: 02 March 2026 Contract End: 28th February 2029 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/046251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 6 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHE GROUP

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