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LFB123 - Sub-Station upgrade programme Tranche 3

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is planning a procurement process titled "LFB123 - Sub-Station upgrade programme Tranche 3" to advance the upgrade and future-proofing of its estate in line with carbon reduction plans supporting the Lord Mayor's 2030 Carbon Neutral Zone vision. This project falls within the works industry category and encompasses various electrical installation services. As the procurement process is in the planning stage, businesses interested in participating should respond to the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document by 10th April 2026 to confirm their interest. The project is located in London, with relevant procurement activities scheduled to start around mid-August 2026 and potentially extend into August 2030.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical services, installation of electrical equipment, electric motors, generators, transformers, and all aspects of electricity distribution and control apparatus. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects with a focus on sustainable practices, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this procurement process can foster robust relationships within sub-central government structures and enhance the credibility of businesses through involvement in high-impact environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

LFB123 - Sub-Station upgrade programme Tranche 3

Notice Description

This is the next phase of the LFC's plans to upgrade and future proof the LFC estate to support our Carbon Reduction plans in support of the Lord Mayors 2030 CNZ vision

Planning Information

Response to the PME document and confirmation of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028884-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

31681400 - Electrical components

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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