Award

Electrical Testing (EICR and Remedials) Service

NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 13:59

TenderUpdate

29 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Electrical Testing (EICR and Remedials) Service" was conducted by North Star Housing Group, a sub-central government public authority located in Thornaby, United Kingdom. The industry's focus lies within the electrical services category, specifically involving Electrical Installation Condition Reports and Portable Appliance Testing for properties in the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham. The procurement method employed was an open competitive flexible procedure. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to MMC Facility Management Limited. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The total contract value is estimated at £2,500,000, with the official award scheduled for finalisation by 17th February 2026, following a standstill period ending on 16th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical safety and compliance services. Companies with expertise in conducting condition reports and appliance testing to maintain safety standards would find this contract a fit for expanding their market reach in the specified UK regions. The procurement valued at £2,500,000 and set over a three-year duration opens substantial avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well, evidenced by the fact that half of the final stage bids came from SMEs. Businesses adept in delivering quality and cost-effective electrical testing services, particularly those meeting statutory safety regulations, stand to benefit from engaging in such competitive procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Electrical Testing (EICR and Remedials) Service

Notice Description

North Star Housing Group is inviting tenders from qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a comprehensive programme of: Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) on a 5-year cyclical basis, including all associated C1 and C2 remedial works, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on a programmed/cyclical basis, across domestic and non-domestic properties within our property portfolio in the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham. These services are essential to maintain the safety and compliance of our housing stock, in line with all applicable statutory and regulatory standards. 1. Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) Inspection and testing of domestic, communal, and commercial electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of BS 7671 and Guidance Note 3. Completion of full EICRs and electronic submission of reports within 5 working days of testing. Testing to include all necessary checks (e.g. polarity, insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, continuity, etc.) and a visual photographic record of the consumer unit. Testing of smoke/CO alarms, extractor fans, and mechanical extraction systems. Completion of all C1 and C2 remedial works at the point of inspection, resulting in a "SATISFACTORY" outcome. Servicing of various property types, including: Domestic (occupied and void) Communal areas (low and high-rise) Sheltered schemes Commercial/office spaces 2. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) PAT testing of all relevant portable electrical appliances, conducted in line with: The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing Testing of all applicable equipment including white goods, IT devices, portable/fixed plug-top appliances. Digital record of each tested appliance to include: asset ID, date, tester's signature, pass/fail status, and next test due date. Clear labelling of all items tested, with failed appliances to be removed or repaired and retested. Access and Engagement North Star will provide access contact information and support for scheduling. Contractors must demonstrate effective first-time access protocols, including: Initial contact 60-120 days before test due date Follow-up letter schedule and escalation to North Star where access is not gained Documented proof of communication attempts retained

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 additional years at North Star's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05894f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71632000 - Technical testing services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northstarhg.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6QN
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MMC FACILITY MANAGMENT

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