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Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 09:19

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed the procurement process for their "Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026" contract. This initiative seeks to provide electrical services for popular events such as the Southport Food and Drink Festival and the British Musical Fireworks Championships, highlighting the vibrant tourism sector in the Southport area. The procurement was executed under the open competition method, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The process involved a tender stage where proposals were evaluated on the quality-price criteria, prioritising high-quality service at a competitive price. The contract, awarded to Pholex Ltd, will commence on 1st April 2026 and is set for a year, with potential extensions up to March 2029, ensuring continuity and reliability for the council’s tourism section events.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises in the electrical services industry to engage with major public events, fostering growth through community visibility and steady work. Pholex Ltd, an SME based in High Wycombe, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, highlighting the council’s encouragement of smaller enterprise participation. By providing two 12-month extension options subject to performance and funding, businesses can leverage these opportunities for long-term partnerships, stability, and enhanced reputation within the public sector. Enterprises focusing on electrical installation services can particularly benefit from the exposure and networking potential these popular events offer.

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Notice Title

Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026

Notice Description

Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026 (with 2 x 12-month extension options). Sefton Council's Tourism Section is responsible for arranging events for the Southport area which includes the Southport Food and Drink Festival, the Southport Air show and The British Musical Fireworks Championships. They are hugely popular events that are well attended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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