Planning

Electrical Services

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council is initiating the procurement process for electrical services, aiming to cover various properties, including council offices, street lights, and beach huts, with potential additional requirements under consideration. This tender, currently in the planning stage with a buyer's role held by Tendring District Council and facilitated by Essex County Council as the procuring entity, falls under the services industry category. Located within United Kingdom regions UKH34 and UKH36, efforts are geared towards understanding market capacity, including seven-day week coverage and social value considerations. Key dates include a scheduled market engagement due by 13th March 2026, with the full procurement conducted through the Open e-procurement portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and maintenance services. Suitable for SMEs, it offers a substantial contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with prospects for renewal up to 2029. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive electrical services will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their reach within public sector projects. The tender values the provision of community benefits and innovative solutions to accommodate extensive service coverage, inviting businesses that are keen to enhance their profiles within the UK public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Services

Notice Description

For the provision of electrical services covering all Council offices, street lights, and beach huts. There is an ongoing investigation into potentially additional requirements which all cover all the Council requirements.

Planning Information

The objective is to understand the market capability and capacity especially around full seven day a week coverage. Social Value provides community benefits so an understanding of how the market are able to accommodate this would inform the procurement. Please note, the market engagement is through Pro-Contract but the tender will be through the e-procurement portal Open Link to the market engagement: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fd254859-7118-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019755-2026
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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