Tender

Hartlepool College of Further Education - Replacement Battery Back up and Maintenance

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:15

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hartlepool College of Further Education involves the replacement of a battery back-up system and provision of maintenance services. This tender fits within the goods category with an emphasis on emergency electricity and power equipment, situated in Hartlepool, UK. The current stage of procurement is active, specifically at the tender update phase, with submissions closing on 24th November 2025. The legal framework guiding this procurement is outlined under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, and the process follows an open, below-threshold competition method.

Opportunities abound for businesses involved in emergency power supplies, systems, and related services to expand their portfolio by engaging in this tender. The tender's estimated value is £90,000 (net), and it is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The award will be based primarily on cost (70%) and technical specifications (30%), providing enterprises with the chance to showcase both their cost-efficiency and technical expertise over a contract period beginning 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hartlepool College of Further Education - Replacement Battery Back up and Maintenance

Notice Description

Hartlepool College of Further Education are seeking a supplier to replace the battery back up system and provide maintenance cover.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073456-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31682500 - Emergency electricity equipment

31682510 - Emergency power systems

31682530 - Emergency power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Vicki Gibbon
Contact Email
v.gibbon@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01376 511411

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 7NT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Burn Valley
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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