Tender

Electrical Testing Commercial Properties

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council invites tenders for the provision of electrical testing and remedial works on several commercial properties and public facilities within Cambridge, United Kingdom. This open procurement, below the threshold, involves assessing the condition of electrical installations in varied settings such as offices, community centres, car parks, and public toilets, with the potential for future upgrades compatible with electric vehicle and photovoltaic systems. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 6 March 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 2 March 2026. The contract spans two years, with a one-year extension option, requiring immediate mobilisation upon award completion.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the electrical and construction industry, particularly those specialised in testing and maintenance services of building installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete for this £480,000 contract, set to commence on 23 March 2026. A comprehensive understanding of quality service provision is paramount, with quality accounting for 60% of the award criteria and pricing for 40%. The procurement method fosters fair competition, allowing innovative businesses to expand their portfolios by catering to essential public service infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

Electrical Testing Commercial Properties

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council are requesting bidders to provide a quotation for a range of electrical testing and remedial works for properties that are operational, commercial or used in the public realm. This project has been identified by Cambridge City Council as a priority to obtain the condition of the electrical installations on a specific asset area to provide assurance and potential compatible with EV//PV upgrades in future projects. The properties that have been identified range from offices/, commercial units, community centres/, public toilets and car parks. Due to the variety of properties, the functions that they provide and the requirements to keep the operational activity un effected and functioning. The specific requirements regarding working times, access arrangement and the ability to de energise any specific circuits will vary. The contract is listed as a 2 year plus 1 year extension option, however the ability to mobilise and commit resource immediately is essential to the success of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013988-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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