Planning

Early Market Engagement for Electrical Compliance Services Contract

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 11:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is in the planning stage for a competitive tender related to electrical compliance services, aiming to appoint a single supplier on a 3-year contract, with the option to extend by an additional year, commencing on 1 April 2027. The initiative, classified under services, involves electrical-related property compliance testing and inspection across the North Somerset estate. Detailed scope includes systems like door access, fire and emergency alarms, and lightning protection systems. Businesses are encouraged to submit a market engagement questionnaire by 26 February 2026, with the opportunity further outlined in the market engagement pack available online. The procurement falls within North Somerset, UKK12 region, valued at £940,000 net amount.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those adept in engineering structures and building inspections. The contract includes ample scope for growth, given its value and duration, with SMEs being suitable competitors. Companies operating within the UK, especially in or near the South West region, will find this project beneficial for establishing or expanding operations. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to submit their engagement form to position themselves favourably within this upcoming procurement exercise. Expertise in compliance testing aligned with SFG20 standards will be advantageous for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement for Electrical Compliance Services Contract

Notice Description

Electrical Compliance Services Contract North Somerset Council (NSC) would like to make you aware of the upcoming procurement opportunity and invite your organisation to complete a short market engagement questionnaire to inform the project team of your interest in the opportunity and provide any comments. NSC intend to run a Competitive Tender this year in order to appoint a single supplier on a new 3-year (with the option to extend by 1 year) contract from 1 April 2027 to carry out electrical related property compliance testing and inspection across the North Somerset estate. Testing and inspections will be carried out in accordance with SFG20 and will include various systems such as: - Door Access Systems - Fire Alarm Systems - Emergency Alarm Systems - Lightning Protection Systems - Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) The market engagement pack includes further details about the estate, aims & objectives, the scope works, type of contract and the procurement process proposed. Please note - The Council is procuring Electrical Compliance Services Contract at the same time as procuring a Mechanical Property Testing and Inspection Contract. These are being procured as standalone contracts and any tender submission should be treated as two separate contracts. If you would like to register your interest in the project please review the pack and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire (Appendix 1). Please submit your response, via the portal, no later than 1200 (noon) on 26 February 2026

Planning Information

North Somerset Council intend to run a Competitive Tender later this year in order to appoint a single supplier on a new 3-year (with the option to extend by 1 year) contract from 1 April 2027 to carry out electrical related property compliance testing and inspection across the North Somerset estate. Further details can be found in the market engagement pack which can be downloaded from the Supplying the South West Portal - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (reference DN806897), and interested suppliers can complete and return the market engagement questionnaire via the Portal. Responses must be submitted no later than 1200 (noon) on 26 February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013756-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Cochrane
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441934 888 888

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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