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NDSC-1635 Communal electrical and Fire safety Service and Maintenance Contract fro Newark and Sherwood District Council

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Newark And Sherwood District Council involves the awarding of the Communal Electrical and Fire Safety Service and Maintenance Contract. Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, the council is a significant authority within a predominantly rural district known for its ancient Sherwood Forest and coal mining heritage. The procurement entails an open procedure according to the Procurement Act 2023, targeting the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical installations across approximately 129 sites. The award for the tender, originally advertised in March 2026, culminated in April 2026 with an estimated total budget of £1,400,000, aiming for a contract start on 1st May 2026, running for four years with potential extension. The procurement process stages progressed from tender to award, with ABCA Systems Limited successfully securing the contract valued at £1,680,000. This highlights the importance of participating entities delivering high-quality services while navigating contract terms governed by the JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 with Amendments.

This contract offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and fire safety services and maintenance. Its open procedure methodology makes it particularly accessible to a wide range of service providers, including those capable of managing large-scale operations such as ABCA Systems Limited. With its requirement for direct employment and specialised accreditation by BAFE engineers, the contract suits large-scale suppliers who can ensure consistent compliance with strict safety standards. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it challenging to compete at final stages due to the comprehensive demands and extensive coverage required across multiple communal areas, potentially prompting collaboration with larger entities to maximise operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

NDSC-1635 Communal electrical and Fire safety Service and Maintenance Contract fro Newark and Sherwood District Council

Notice Description

Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) wishes to invite tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the delivery of Communal electrical and Fire safety Service and Maintenance Contract. Newark and Sherwood District Council is the largest district council in Nottinghamshire covering an area of 251.5 square miles having an estimated population of 122,000. The district is predominantly rural with some large forestry plantations, the ancient Sherwood Forest, and the towns of Newark on Trent, Southwell, and Ollerton. The towns and villages in the west of the district are former coal mining villages. Newark on Trent and Balderton form the largest urban concentration. Newark and Sherwood District Council require all managed communal areas to undergo electrical biased checks and to have accredited BAFE engineers to fulfil its responsibilities as a landlord. The contractor will undertake all work through directly employed staff and NSDC will only permit the use of specialized sub-contractors upon their approval. At NSDC's discretion the contractor may be requested to attend NSDC managed properties not listed within the pricing schedule. The contractor is to deliver the service on behalf of NSDC for circa 129 sites for: * Electrical installation condition reports * Fire Alarm Panels * Fire Detection Systems * Emergency Lighting * Renewables - Solar PV, Invertors, Battery Storage, Charge points etc. * Portable appliance testing -PAT * Lightening Protection * Roller Shutter Doors * Automated Doors * Fire Dampers * Sprinkler and Misting System * Automatic Opening Ventilation -AOV's * Emergency Voice Communication Systems (EVCs) * Fire Extinguisher and ancillaries (Fire blankets) * Evacuation chairs Further information can be obtained in the tender ocumentation within this tender pack. Contract Duration The anticipated contract start date is 1st May 2026. The contract will be in place for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of 11 months, subject to satisfactory performance and an annual review by the Council. Please note that extension option are not in any way guaranteed. Estimated Budget The budget for this contract is estimated in the region of PS1,400,000 excluding VAT in total. Contract Terms The Contractor will operate under the conditions of the JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 with Amendments. Procurement Procedure Open procedure in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 This procurement process is being managed by Welland Procurement in partnership with the Council. Further information on Welland Procurement can be found at http://wellandprocurement.org.uk Tender documents can be found at: Link to procurement portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org Project ID: DN809109

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is subject to satisfactory performance and an annual review by the Council. Please note that extension option are not in any way guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035599-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

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