Tender

Electrical Installations Repairs & Maintenance (EIRM) Term Contracts

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 21:50

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking a selective procurement process for the "Electrical Installations Repairs & Maintenance (EIRM) Term Contracts." This tender, currently in the tender phase, seeks to appoint two contractors for comprehensive electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance services, with the initial term spanning five years starting January/February 2027, extendable for two additional years. Contract A will cover the north, and Contract B the south of the borough. Key activities include electrical refurbishments, lighting protection, fire detection systems, and solar solutions. Interested parties should note the submission deadline for expressions of interest is 10th March 2026, with a tender award period concluding on 9th November 2026. The procurement approach follows a competitive flexible procedure, prioritising works within the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is significant for businesses in the electrical and mechanical installations sector, particularly those with expertise in public sector contracts. With a total estimated value of £122,584,000, this project offers substantial economic potential. The procurement method allows for a selective and competitive process where up to six organisations will be shortlisted based on pre-specified criteria, subsequently competing for the final contracts. The tender focuses on delivering quality and value, with evaluation criteria including price, quality, social value, and equality diversity and inclusion. SMEs can leverage this opportunity to expand their contract portfolio, particularly those who can deliver high standards of electrical maintenance and innovative energy solutions such as solar PV installations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Installations Repairs & Maintenance (EIRM) Term Contracts

Notice Description

This project aims to appoint two term contractors for electrical installations, repairs and maintenance, to start January/February 2027 for an initial period of five years with the option to extend at the council's discretion for up to a further two years in yearly increments. Contract A will serve the north of the borough and Contract B will serve the south of the borough. The successful contractors will act as back-up to each other on their tendered rates to ensure that the council is able to meet its obligations. The scope of works will be: electrical refurbishments to communal landlords systems; landlord lighting and lightning protections systems; installation of fire, smoke and heat detection systems; fire detection system and AOV systems; solar PV systems; generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and changeover switch testing; Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) - inspection and reporting of fixed wiring in domestic properties and communal areas.

Lot Information

1.Contract A - North of the borough

Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Walworth and Borough and Bankside The proposed scope of works will be; electrical refurbishments to communal landlords systems; landlord lighting and lightning protections systems; installation of fire, smoke and heat detection systems; fire detection system and AOV systems; solar PV systems; generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and changeover switch testing; Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) - inspection and reporting of fixed wiring in domestic properties and communal areas.

Renewal: The Council intends to award the contract for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years. The Council reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to exercise any extension options if it determines that the services, or any part thereof, are to be brought in-house during the initial term or any extension period, to re-procure the services, or otherwise not to utilise the extension option.

2.Contract B - South of the Borough

Camberwell, Dulwich, Peckham and Nunhead The proposed scope of works for the new electrical maintenance and installations contract will be; electrical refurbishments to communal landlords systems; landlord lighting and lightning protections systems; installation of fire, smoke and heat detection systems; fire detection system and AOV systems; solar PV systems; generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and changeover switch testing; Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) - inspection and reporting of fixed wiring in domestic properties and communal areas.

Renewal: The Council intends to award the contract for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years. The Council reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to exercise any extension options if it determines that the services, or any part thereof, are to be brought in-house during the initial term or any extension period, to re-procure the services, or otherwise not to utilise the extension option.

Planning Information

The council intends to hold market engagement meetings in mid-October 2025. Please get in touch with us at ampt@southwark.gov.uk to express an interest in attending one of these events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010681-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,584,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£122,584,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2032 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Shona Snow
Contact Email
ampt@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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