Tender

Mechanical & Electrical Installations

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 00:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being spearheaded by Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, focusing on the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Installations. With a total tender value of £13.2 million gross, the work involves installations across domestic and light commercial properties situated in Ipswich (UKH14 region), United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the active stage with a selective procurement method, falls under the 'works' category in the public authority - sub-central government sector. Key activities include re-wires, upgrades, and installations of energy-efficient systems. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 7th November 2025, with the contract award period concluding on 19th March 2026. The initial contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a duration of three years and a potential for a two-year extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialised in electrical and mechanical installations, particularly those with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Businesses with a track record in delivering complex technical installations, including air and ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic systems, are well-suited to compete. By participating, companies not only gain the potential to maximise revenue through significant contract values but also demonstrate their capability to handle government projects. The competitive flexible procedure ensures that businesses can highlight both their technical proficiency and competitive pricing strategies, thereby enhancing their growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical Installations

Notice Description

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Mechanical & Electrical Installations. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted and clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The Contract requires delivery of Mechanical & Electrical installations to domestic and light commercial properties, including but not restricted to: Re-wires Fuseboard upgrades Extract fan upgrades both kitchen and bathroom Loft lights and switch Spurs and isolators on kitchen appliances which will need to be engraved Distribution board and armoured cable rewire to outhouses Re-lamping to upgrade to the most energy efficient products Photovoltaic installations Energy efficient heating systems including air source heat pumps and consideration of ground source heat pumps Boiler replacements including radiator and pipework upgrades for Air Source Heat Pump in the future Radiator, pipework and valve upgrades to properties fuelled by commercial boilers Commercial lighting upgrades in communal areas including automatic presence detectors and LUX adjustment lighting Section boards and submain upgrades and check meters BMS upgrades to commercial plantrooms Outside lighting to Sheltered Housing Units (SHU's) and General Needs blocks Asset tagging and registering of M&E equipment including the provision of schematic drawings of SHU's

Lot Information

Babergh District Council

Mechanical & Electrical Installations to domestic and light commercial properties - Babergh District Council

Renewal: It is intended that the Contracts will commence in April 2026, and run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews based upon performance and quality of service and delivery. The maximum duration of the Contracts is therefore five years.

Mid Suffolk District Council

Mechanical & Electrical Installations to domestic and light commercial properties - Mid Suffolk District Council

Renewal: It is intended that the Contracts will commence in April 2026, and run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews based upon performance and quality of service and delivery. The maximum duration of the Contracts is therefore five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adbb
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064529-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FAITHORN FARRELL TIMMS

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Orpington
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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