Planning

Electrical Testing

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning a procurement process for Electrical Testing services, targeting the construction industry category. This planned procurement is detailed under the title "Electrical Testing," and involves testing all residential properties managed by the council. Situated in Bristol, this tender is part of the works procurement category. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a pipeline notice having been published on 19th May 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 13th January 2026 and may extend until January 2028, providing an opportunity for renewal. Interested parties can expect future notices around 1st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for those specialising in construction and electrical services. With a gross value of over £5.1 million GBP, the necessity for electrical testing across all of Bristol's residential properties promises significant work and opportunities for expansion. Businesses with expertise in framework agreements or those experienced in working with public authorities on similar large-scale projects would find this tender suitable. Companies keen on long-term collaboration and those with the capabilities to renew and extend contracts will benefit from considering this planned contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Testing

Notice Description

Electrical testing of all residential properties of BCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022596-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,195,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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