Tender

Maintenance & Support of Hardware & Software for Generators & UPS

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the maintenance and support of hardware and software for generators and uninterruptible power systems across 300+ locations within the borough. This open tender, tagged under relevant industry categories including electrical machinery, office and computing machinery, and repair and maintenance services, seeks quotations from suppliers to manage these systems initially at three critical locations. The procurement process, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 27 March 2026, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 18 March 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2026 and will continue until 30 April 2029, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery, repair services, and software support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises eligible to participate in the open competition. The contract is valued at £125,000 net, and successful bidders will have the capacity to adjust inventory needs in consultation with Caerphilly CBC, presenting a potential increase in service scope during the contract term. Companies adept at managing and providing technical support for generators and UPS systems would find this contract well suited to their capabilities, offering them a foothold in providing critical infrastructure support to a public authority. Quality of service is a key criterion, accounting for 60% of the award decision, underscoring the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in service provision.

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Notice Title

Maintenance & Support of Hardware & Software for Generators & UPS

Notice Description

This notice is to inform the market of a tender being issued for Caerphilly County Borough Council. The Authority has 300+ locations throughout the borough. At three of these locations (which are deemed critical) there are generators linked to uninterruptible power systems (of varying sizes). The Authority is seeking quotations from invited Suppliers to provide hardware, and software support and maintenance on its generators and uninterruptible power systems, initially this will be limited to those listed in Appendix A of this document. Caerphilly CBC reserves the right to amend this list as necessary during the term of the contract, this may result in an increase or decrease of the inventory; charges for such changes will be discussed at the appropriate time. Suppliers shall ensure that they have access to appropriate parts and software to fulfil this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021406-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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