Award

Electrical Safety System

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:14

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for an "Electrical Safety System" contract aimed at ensuring safe electrical installations within the borough. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process reached the award stage on 14 January 2026, with Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited appointed as the supplier. Key dates in the contracting timeline include the end of the standstill period on 23 January 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 29 January 2026, running initially for three years with possible extensions up to a total of ten years. Located in Bracknell Forest, the opportunity was particularly focused on service-related activities.

This contract presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs proficient in electrical safety inspection and testing. The awarded contract, valued at £970,000, allows the supplier to establish itself within the local government sector. The arrangement is designed to foster long-term collaboration with terms adjustable based on performance metrics, providing potential further extension options. Businesses specialising in electrical safety systems and keen on expanding their public sector portfolio in the South East UK region will find this an ideal entry point into long-standing public contracts. The open procurement method underscores the competitive nature of the tender, encouraging participation from diverse suppliers to bring forth innovation and quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Electrical Safety System

Notice Description

BFC are looking for a service provider for the Inspection, Comprehensive Periodic Inspection & Testing of fixed electrical installations and equipment in properties within the Borough of Bracknell Forest. - Periodic Inspection & Testing of Fixed Electrical installation (EICR) - Routine annual Inspections (Walkabouts) - Electrical equipment testing (PAT)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is initially set for 3 years, depending on the KPI performance further years can be awarded after the first 3 year, planned extension program is 3 times 2 years and 1 year (2+2+2+1) however, based on meeting 90% KPI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003221-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314100 - Electrical services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,164,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Hash Patel
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7876869417

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKESWORTH APPLIANCE TESTING

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