Tender

Electrical Generator Maintenance Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 May 2026 at 07:01

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Electrical Generator Maintenance Services" is being carried out by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, along with Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of generators. The procurement is being conducted through an open method, with a value of £200,000, and involves below-threshold open competition. The tender period is currently active, concluding on 8th June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026. The services are needed to maintain operational integrity of the police forces in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire. The primary location for this procurement encompasses regions such as UKH12, UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the generator maintenance sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria cater to such organisations. With two active lots available—one for Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies and another for Cambridgeshire Constabulary—businesses have the flexibility to bid for one or both lots. The contract period will commence on 28th July 2026 and run until 28th July 2029, with optional renewals up to an additional two years. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality maintenance services at competitive pricing will find this tender particularly appealing, as the award criteria weigh 60% on price and 40% on quality.

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Notice Title

Electrical Generator Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Generator maintenance services: To provide maintenance services for our back up electrical generators, including testing. The electrical backup generators are required so that each force can maintain operational integrity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies

Options: N/A

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Lot 2

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Options: N/A

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06730b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043686-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
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, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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