This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:39

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has successfully awarded a contract for the services concerning Lightning Protection Systems. Located in London, UK, the organisation enlisted the expertise of RAAM Construction Limited, a SME based in Enfield, to conduct inspection, testing, and necessary repairs of Lightning Protection Systems across its residential properties. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, showcasing a competitive and transparent process that commenced with a tender notice in late 2025, progressed through a detailed evaluation period, and was followed by an award in May 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £3.7 million, with operations set to commence on 1st June 2026, and extend over five years with potential extensions based on performance evaluations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services or those with expertise in lightning protection equipment. RAAM Construction Limited's successful bid demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure substantial government contracts through open procedures. The contract will likely attract businesses with robust capabilities in delivering high-quality, compliance-driven maintenance services, offering both immediate and extended opportunities for expansion within this industry segment. Businesses considering venturing into similar procurement processes could benefit from understanding the evaluation criteria emphasising cost-effectiveness alongside service quality and performance in public tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lightning Protection Systems

Notice Description

Inspection, testing and repairs of Lightning Protection Systems, including the installation of new Lightning Protection Systems where required following a lightning strike risk assessment, as required following a fire risk assessment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further 5 years with a staggered approach. At the end of Year 3, following benchmarking and performance assessment, offer two years (7 in total), at end of Year 5, same conditions and offer 2 years (9 in total) and at end of Year 8, offer one year if performance satisfactory.

Planning Information

Dear Supplier, We are preparing to tender for the inspection, testing, repair and partial replacement of existing Lightning Protection Systems or the installation of new where necessary, as required throughout all Southern Housing residential infrastructure. We'd like to invite you to review our draft specification as part of a Pre-Market Engagement. Purpose: To ensure the specification is clear, deliverable, and reflects best practice. Request: Please review the attached draft specification and provide short, concise feedback on: • Clarity and completeness • Any delivery concerns • Suggestions for improvement Deadline: midday on 21/08/25 Submit feedback via: MyTenders Thank you for your input. Kind regards, Emilie Kemsley Procurement Business Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,270,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,270,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,727,932 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,727,932 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5LA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAAM CONSTRUCTION

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