Award

Electrical Safety System

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:14

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Electrical Safety System conducted by Bracknell Forest Borough Council was initiated through an open procedure. The contract award was completed on 16 April 2026, with SIGNIX LTD securing the contract for inspection and testing services of electrical systems within Bracknell Forest. The contract is scheduled for a three-year term starting from 6 May 2026, with potential extensions up to seven additional years based on performance. Key milestones include a future signature date set for 5 May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities primarily for service providers specialising in electrical inspection and testing, particularly SMEs. The contract requires periodic and comprehensive examination of electrical systems and equipment, which suggests that businesses with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete. Suppliers such as SIGNIX LTD and Hawkesworth Appliance Testing Limited demonstrated their strength in offering these services. The structured renewals allow sufficient prospects for long-term collaboration, benefiting vendors that focus on quality and consistent performance. Businesses capable of meeting high KPI standards over time will find opportunities to leverage these contracts for sustained growth.

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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/035694-2026
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
£1,849,640 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 8 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

HAWKESWORTH APPLIANCE TESTING

SIGNIX

Further Information

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