Tender

Inspection, testing and repairs of Lightning Protection Systems including new installs

SOUTHERN HOUSING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, a sub-central government authority in the UK, is currently at the tender stage for a contract focused on the inspection, testing, and repair of Lightning Protection Systems, including new installations for communal blocks they own and manage. This open procedure tender, identified as SH2024079, falls under the services category, specifically involving repair and maintenance services as well as lightning-protection equipment. The procurement process is guided by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The final deadline for tender submissions is set for 3rd December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 26th November 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £1,524,000 gross and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with an option to extend for up to five additional years, potentially lasting until 2037.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide services related to lightning protection systems, particularly those experienced in the sectors of repair, maintenance, and equipment supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate since the contract is noted as suitable for SMEs. The procurement process prioritises both cost and quality, offering opportunities for businesses to demonstrate competitive pricing alongside high-quality service delivery, mobilisation, resource management, and adherence to health and safety standards. Firms capable of offering innovative solutions in line with best practices in lightning protection will find this tender an attractive prospect for expanding their portfolio within the UK infrastructure services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection, testing and repairs of Lightning Protection Systems including new installs

Notice Description

Inspection, testing and repairs of Lightning Protection Systems including new installs in communal blocks owned and managed by Southern Housing. please refer to specification for further details.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071133-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Emilie Kemsley
Contact Email
emilie.kemsley@southernhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME9 8GU
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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