Notice Information
Notice Title
West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Electrical
Notice Description
Description Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Notice - Term Maintenance Contracts - Electrical West Northamptonshire Council is launching a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to shape the future procurement of Term Maintenance Contracts, scheduled for formal launch in September 2025. This initiative is designed to engage the market early, gather supplier feedback, and inform contract strategy across a wide range of building and estate maintenance services. Following local government reorganisation in 2022, the Council seeks to move beyond interim arrangements by establishing long-term contracts that promote strategic partnerships, reduce frequent procurement cycles, and comply with current legislation including the Procurement Act and the Building Safety Act. Key Objectives: *Foster collaborative supplier relationships *Encourage involvement from national and local providers *Promote transparency, compliance, and community benefit *Strengthen local supply chains and workforce development *Use familiar standard contract forms *Enable training and CPD opportunities Procurement Strategy: *Frameworks and single supplier arrangements *Clearly defined service-area lots (e.g. roofing, fire systems, catering equipment) *Mix of mini-competitions and direct awards (where appropriate) *Flexible framework duration (up to 8 years), with reopening options Procurement Area: Electrical *General electrics: Electrical mains and sub-mains distribution - fixed wire ,Power installations ,Lighting installations ,Specialist lighting installations ,Local electrical generation ,Earthing and bonding ,HV supplies testing and inspections ,Emergency lighting testing and installation & Asset tagging :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *PAT Testing :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *PV solar installations (power, batteries, and water) design, install and maintain: Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings. *Lightning protection :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *Communication systems :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *Central control/building management systems - design, install, inspection and servicing of BMS systems: Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings Timeline: *PME Launch: July 2025 *Procurement Launch: September 2025 *Contract Start: From April 2026 Supplier Engagement Activities: *Online surveys *Briefings via a supplier day How to Participate: Interested suppliers are encouraged to register an account on the Council's procurement portal: In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site. Once the tender is launched, registered users will be able to access the full tender pack and associated documents, should they wish to respond to the opportunity. Further information regarding supplier days and other pre-market engagement activity will also be shared via the portal. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions..
Planning Information
How to Participate: Interested suppliers are encouraged to register an account on the Council’s procurement portal: In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site. Once the tender is launched, registered users will be able to access the full tender pack and associated documents, should they wish to respond to the opportunity. Further information regarding supplier days and other pre-market engagement activity will also be shared via the portal. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions..
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042008-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
45 - Construction work
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
65 - Public utilities
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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- CPV Codes
09330000 - Solar energy
09331000 - Solar panels
09332000 - Solar installation
30232700 - Central controlling unit
31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators
31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment
31220000 - Electrical circuit components
31221000 - Electrical relays
31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
31670000 - Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus
31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
31681400 - Electrical components
31681410 - Electrical materials
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32412000 - Communications network
32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
32570000 - Communications equipment
32571000 - Communications infrastructure
32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
45310000 - Electrical installation work
45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
45311100 - Electrical wiring work
45311200 - Electrical fitting work
45312310 - Lightning-protection works
45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
45317000 - Other electrical installation work
45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment
45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
71314100 - Electrical services
71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £8,333,333 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Jul 20257 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- NORTHAMPTON
- Postcode
- NN1 1ED
- Post Town
- Northampton
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLF East Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLF24 West Northamptonshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Castle
- Westminster Constituency
- Northampton North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042008-2025
22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041983-2025
22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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