Planning

Electrical System Service and Repairs

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 08:26

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to provide services for the electrical system service and repairs, as specified in their tender titled "Electrical System Service and Repairs." This tender, with an estimated value of £5,000,000, covers a comprehensive range of electrical maintenance services, including emergency lighting, portable appliance testing, and vehicle charging, among others. The contract, set to commence on 1 April 2026 and potentially extendable to 31 March 2033, is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD3. Interested suppliers are advised to register on The Chest: North West Procurement Portal, as electronic submissions are allowed until 14 November 2025. The process follows an open procurement method under the open procedure, and suppliers must demonstrate technical capabilities and economic stability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance services, particularly those with experience in managing multiple callouts and maintaining high health and safety standards. With a focus on both planned and responsive services, businesses that can provide 24/7 coverage and swift on-site response times are especially well-suited. The council values expertise and efficiency, seeking suppliers with an annual turnover of no less than £700,000 and appropriate accreditations. Additionally, there's an emphasis on leveraging social value practices, making this contract particularly appealing for SMEs interested in expanding their footprint within public sector contracts. With a historical annual spend in the category estimated at around £500,000, successful bidders could anticipate a steady workflow that could underpin or expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical System Service and Repairs

Notice Description

Contract for the care of electrical systems, including emergency lighting, portable appliance testing (PAT), periodic fixed wire testing, switchgear maintenance, vehicle charging, maintenance of existing photo photovoltaic panels and other associated services as required. Contract includes for both planned maintenance and responsive repairs. Contract requires 24/7/365 cover with emergency responses to be on site within 1 hour. Suppliers must be able to manage multiple, simultaneous call outs daily at various sites and within timescales given in the specification (as little as 1 hour). The Council is looking to enter into a contract for up to 7 years (4+3) with a suitable Supplier. Suppliers must be fully qualified and be able to evidence good H&S policies and procedures. Supplier's staff attending certain sites must DBS certified. Historical spend for this category is circa PS500,000 per annum, though this amount is not guaranteed and may decrease or increase over the Contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 3 year extension may be offered, at the sole discretion of the Council and will be subject to the Council obtaining a satisfactory service, undertaken safely whilst offering value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042581-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rod Walters
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

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