Planning

Electrical Generator Maintenance Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 15:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Electrical Generator Maintenance Services" is currently in the planning stage. The tender is initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, along with their counterparts in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, representing sub-central government authorities. Located across regions UKH12 to UKH17 in the United Kingdom, the procurement seeks experienced providers for generator maintenance services, crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of police forces. The procurement, below the financial threshold, will span from 22 July 2026 to 20 July 2029, with potential for renewal extending until 2031. Interested parties should note the procurement is classified under CPV code 50532300, and the gross contract value is anticipated at £240,000, with £200,000 net. Planning documents were published on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in generator repair and maintenance services. Firms adept in electrical support for public sector organisations will find this tender an excellent match, particularly those willing to engage in long-term contracts. The contract stresses the importance of reliability and comprehensive maintenance to ensure continuity of police operations. Additionally, the suitability for SMEs presents an accessible opportunity for smaller enterprises to compete and establish long-standing relationships within the public sector. Given the multi-regional scope and the expertise required, manufacturers and service providers with relevant experience are encouraged to tender.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06730b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026944-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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