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Lightning Conductors Service and Maintenance

VICO HOMES LIMITED

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

VICO HOMES LIMITED, based in Castleford, is the contracting authority for a tender titled "Lightning Conductors Service and Maintenance," situated in the Wakefield District and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting preventive maintenance and repair services of electrical machinery. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed with HORIZON SPECIALIST CONTRACTING LIMITED being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and runs until 1st February 2029, with possible extensions up to February 2031. This below-threshold procurement was executed using a limited competition method, and the requirements include full membership in the ATLAS accreditation scheme or equivalent.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance services, particularly those capable of servicing lightning conductors. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary accreditations and expertise in adherence to health and safety regulations. Companies that can provide responsive servicing and meet performance benchmarks for maintenance services will find significant potential for business growth over the contract duration, especially given the possible contract extensions up to five years. There is an opportunity for companies to establish lasting relationships by ensuring compliance and performance, opening avenues for future service upgrades or expansion into additional maintenance market segments.

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Notice Title

Lightning Conductors Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Vico Homes Ltd had invited suppliers to bid to meet the requirements for Lightning Conductors Service and Maintenance and associated services within the Wakefield District and surrounding area. Vico Homes Ltd was looking for one supplier who can work across the whole of the Wakefield district and surrounding area. The work to be carried out within this contract is to provide effective and responsive servicing of Lightning Conductors and associated services. The successful tenderer must have full membership to the ATLAS accreditation scheme or equivalent. The successful tenderer is required to annually visit a schedule of sites inspect and test its Lightning Conductors on site and to ensure that installations comply where required with current best practice requirements for lightning protection. The aim of the service is to ensure that Vico Homes has an appropriate and working Lightning Protection System commensurate to the type and structure of buildings and an inventory of 'at risk' features within each building The service is a test and maintenance service only. Major system upgrades are not part of this requirement and would be subject to further competitive tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31216200 - Lightning conductors

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Mark Whitehouse
Contact Email
mwhitehouse@vicohomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIZON SPECIALIST CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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