Tender

Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement)

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 14:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council, in collaboration with Vale of White Horse District Council, has initiated a tender for electrical services, including lightning protection testing and solar panel maintenance, among others. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically within electrical services. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, the contract is open for application until 22nd May 2026 and is expected to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting for a period of two years. The councils aim to award the contract through an open competition, offering a total gross value of £83,400.

This tender can provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive testing and maintenance tasks across multiple items and locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. With a focus on price (60%) and quality (40%), businesses that present competitive pricing alongside high-quality services will be in a strong position to compete. Companies capable of navigating digital procurement processes, such as the Proactis e-procurement system, could leverage this opportunity for business growth within the public authority sector of sub-central government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement)

Notice Description

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council (The Councils) are seeking a suitably qualified Contractor to deliver Lightning Protection Testing (405 items), Portable Appliance Testing (2,281 items), Fixed Wire Installation Testing (272 items), Solar Panel Maintenance (90 Panels), Electrical Remedials and Improvements across Development and Corporate Landlord (DCL) Managed Properties for a period of 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06869c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035742-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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