Award

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

SOUTHERN HOUSING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 under sub-central government, has awarded a contract titled "Inspection, Testing, and Repairs of Lightning Protection Systems including New Installs" to RAAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. The procurement process, identified with the code SH2024079, was executed via an open procedure, and it primarily belongs to the services industry category, particularly focusing on repair and maintenance services. This tender, involving the inspection and installation of lightning protection systems across Southern Housing's residential infrastructure, was completed with a gross amount of £3,727,932.38. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st June 2026, with an expected end date by 31st May 2031, with possibilities for renewals in a staggered fashion for up to an additional five years. The award was announced on 9th April 2026, following a planned strategic engagement and assessment phase.

This public procurement contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with lightning protection systems. Given the size of the contract and the option for extension, it provides sustained work and can contribute to business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like RAAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which succeeded in this contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, especially those capable of delivering cost-effective and high-quality solutions. This contract not only ensures a steady revenue stream but also solidifies industry reputation and expertise, making it an attractive proposition for similar businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 as specified in the specification within the tender documents.

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/032203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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