Tender

Isolator Switches and Associated Equipment

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 12:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender process for the installation of isolator switches and associated equipment. This project falls under the services category within the electrical industry and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. As it stands in the tender stage, interested parties have until 3rd September 2025 to submit their bids. The procurement follows an open method, encouraging competition below the threshold. The contracting period is set to start on 3rd September 2025 and conclude by 2nd August 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement is prioritised for SMEs and VCSEs, with the tender being specifically reserved for participation from these sectors within South Yorkshire.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment and services, including installation and maintenance. The contract is valued at £14,400 gross and will be awarded based on a scoring system with a 60% emphasis on price and 30% on quality. Companies well-suited to apply would include those with expertise in installation services of electrical equipment, repair and maintenance services, and those capable of meeting the Council’s requirement for experienced, approved installers. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises in South Yorkshire, are especially encouraged to compete, presenting an excellent opportunity to expand their public sector clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isolator Switches and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

The Council is looking for an approved installer of isolator switches on a supply and fit basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046523-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681300 - Electrical circuits

31681400 - Electrical components

31681410 - Electrical materials

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

45317400 - Electrical installation work of filtration equipment

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alicia Walshaw
Contact Email
alicia.walshaw@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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