Tender

Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated a procurement process with the tender titled "Electrician & Power for Southport Events in 2026," categorised under services related to electrical installation work. The contract, valued at £70,000 with a gross amount of £84,000, involves providing electrical services for major events in Southport, such as the Southport Food and Drink Festival and the Southport Air Show. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th February 2026, and enquiries closing on 9th February 2026. Located in Bootle, Sefton Council is seeking services in the UKD73 region through an open competition method, below the threshold, aiming for electronic submissions. The contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for electrical and mechanical installation firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. The contract emphasises a balance of quality and price, with award criteria weighted at 70% for quality and 30% for price. Companies with experience in servicing large public events could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in municipal contracts, further enhancing their business portfolios and opening doors to future endeavours with local government bodies like Sefton Council.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007535-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519342976

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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