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Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work

CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 16:11

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cardinal Newman College, based in Preston, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting electrical services on the college campus, including buildings, grounds, car parks, and the Sports Pavilion at Factory Lane. The awarding stage was marked by a contract value of £2,000,000, commencing on 3rd April 2026, and spans an initial period of three years, with potential extensions totalling up to two extra years. The open procedure yielded eight bids, culminating in one finalist, E.E.Thompson & Son Ltd, expected to fulfil the contract under CPV classification 71314100.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the electrical services sector. Large-scale enterprises like E.E.Thompson & Son Ltd are well-suited to execute the scope of work, particularly those capable of managing both planned and reactive tasks. With potential contract extensions, business entities focusing on long-term service delivery and performance optimisation would find this competitive process appealing. The open procurement method encourages broad participation, enabling businesses to leverage their technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies for a sustainable growth trajectory.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Planned and Reactive Electrical Work

Notice Description

Cardinal Newman is inviting tenders for the provision of planned and reactive electrical services to its College Campus, which shall include all college buildings, grounds, car parks and to include the Sports Pavilion located at Factory Lane. The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend the contract for 12 months followed by an additional 12 months beyond the initial contracted period depending upon contract performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064af5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£833,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 4HD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.E.THOMPSON & SON

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