Planning

Substation Upgrade Works

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 11:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is planning a procurement process for "Substation Upgrade Works" under the industry category of works, specifically substation construction. The process aims to enhance the incoming electrical supply at Salix 4a fire stations. The location of this procurement is within the United Kingdom, particularly the UKI region, and it falls under the planned stage of procurement. The communication indicates a future notice date set for 1st October 2025, while the contract period is expected to start on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2026. Interested parties should be aware of these key dates as they prepare for competitive engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure and substation construction work. Businesses with expertise in these domains would find themselves well-positioned to compete for a project valued at approximately £5 million gross, with a net value around £4.17 million. Such prospects could boost firms aiming to expand their operations or establish a significant footprint in governmental contracts. The procurement is facilitated by a public authority at the sub-central government level, which may attract established contractors experienced in handling public sector requirements. With strategic planning and demonstrated capability, businesses can leverage this opportunity for sustainable growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Substation Upgrade Works

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice, not a call for competition Increase to incoming electrical supply at Salix 4a fire stations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05477c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031860-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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