Tender

2026 County Farm Estate - Periodic testing and inspection of the fixed electrical installation

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "2026 County Farm Estate - Periodic testing and inspection of the fixed electrical installation," which falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category. The location of the work is within the United Kingdom. The tender pertains to an extensive farm estate comprising 34,000 acres and 160 farm tenants. Interested contractors must submit their tenders by 1st March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 27th February 2026. The procurement process is being conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, with electronic submissions allowed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, particularly those already possessing CHAS accreditation and a demonstrable history of high-quality service. Given the scope of work and the detailed selection criteria, this contract represents a growth opportunity for SMEs with the requisite qualifications in electrical inspections. Businesses that can provide both competitive pricing and high-quality service, aligning with the 80% price and 20% quality award criteria, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. It presents a lucrative chance to engage with one of the largest farm estates in England and Wales, allowing successful bidders to solidify their position in the market.

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Notice Title

2026 County Farm Estate - Periodic testing and inspection of the fixed electrical installation

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council's farm estate is 34,000 acres (13,400 ha) with 160 farm tenants it is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. 2026 County Farm Estate - Periodic testing and inspection of the fixed electrical installation Contractors submitting tenders will need to provide evidence that they possess CHAS accreditation (no alternatives acceptable). Only qualified electrician or electrical engineer. Only contractors with ALL the relevant accreditation and qualifications will be considered. Once evidence of qualification has been supplied I will provide site plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06071b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003674-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Goodier
Contact Email
sarah.goodier@aol.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447826531023

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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