Tender

Hard FM - Electrical Repair, Maintenance and Minor Works Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently in the tender stage for a Hard Facilities Management Contract focused on Electrical Repair, Maintenance, and Minor Works. The procurement process is being conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure involving a two-stage assessment. Up to five qualified suppliers will be shortlisted to proceed to the full tender phase. This contract involves services such as planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, minor improvement works, and emergency response services across approximately 70 sites, including offices, libraries, and children's centres. The procurement is situated in the vibrant and diverse Lewisham area of southeast London and is valued at approximately £3.5 million. The tender submission deadline is 9th March 2026, while the contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option for extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical facilities management, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. SMEs are encouraged to apply, with the procurement process valuing not just cost and quality, but also social value as part of the award criteria. With a substantial contract value, businesses that can deliver thorough preventative maintenance and swift reactive repairs will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity. Additionally, the engagement with local community needs provides a platform for socially responsible and community-oriented businesses to stand out. Organisations that can combine technical expertise with social value integration will be well-positioned to succeed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hard FM - Electrical Repair, Maintenance and Minor Works Contract

Notice Description

London Borough of Lewisham invite Suppliers to tender for a Hard Facilities Management Contract for the provision of Electrical repair and Maintenance Services for its Corporate Property Estate. The contract will have provision for a range of planned and reactive Electrical services for approximately 70 sites including a wide range of properties from offices, libraries, community use buildings, children's centres and other operational buildings. Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough in southeast London and has a total area of approximately 35 km2. It encompasses a mix of urban and green spaces, rich cultural heritage, and a dynamic community. These core Services include: * Planned Preventative Maintenance and Statutory Testing - Maintenance in accordance with statutory compliance and British Standards. * Reactive Repairs - Fault diagnosis and repair of Electrical systems to restore to safe and effective operation. Emphasis on first time fix. * Minor Improvement works - Minor improvement works relating to electrical systems. * Emergency Response - 24/7 emergency response to system or asset related issues to restore systems / assets to a safe and effective operation or within tolerable risk levels. * Provision of technical advice relating to systems maintained under this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2 years at the Council's discretion.

Planning Information

London Borough of Lewisham invite suitable companies that provide Hard Facilities Management Services for Electrical Services to attend an engagement session at Old Town Hall (opposite Laurance House), 2nd Floor, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU on Wednesday 24th September. The event will run from 12:30pm to 14:30pm. A Market Engagement Pack will be sent to you via Lewisham.Procurement@lewisham.gov.uk, and this outlines the details of the opportunity, services required, and the social value and procurement process. Members of the Council's Facilities Management, Procurement, and Social Value teams will be in attendance to discuss the details of the opportunity, services required and the procurement process. Please note that the market engagement session will consist of a presentation. Suppliers are expected to have fully read the Market Engagement Pack prior to the event. The session will be via a "drop in" session where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions on a one-to-one basis. Dependant on market interest you may be allocated a specific time slot to "drop in". Organisations wishing to attend the market engagement session are requested to register their interest, you must contact us via Lewisham.Procurement@lewisham.gov.uk by 12pm Monday 22nd September 2025. Please ensure you include the names and job titles of the attendees (max of 2 attendees per company) and a contact telephone number and email address. The Council will then issue a confirmation. Bidders will not be able to join the session if they have not had a confirmation from the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011492-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45312310 - Lightning-protection works

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,916,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,916,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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 LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
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
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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