Tender

Upgrade of Motor Control Centre Electrical Panels at Kensington Town Hall

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has initiated a tender process for the upgrade of Motor Control Centre Electrical Panels at Kensington Town Hall, located in London. This public procurement falls under the works category and involves the detailed design, supply, installation, and commissioning of 7 MCP control panels. The tender is currently in the "active" stage with a submission deadline set for 18 May 2026 at 16:00 BST. Interested parties can raise enquiries until 11 May 2026 at 16:00 BST. The project will commence on 1 July 2026 and is expected to complete by the end of June 2028. The available budget is estimated at £635,000, with the procurement conducted through an open, below-threshold competition.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation, engineering design, and mechanical engineering works. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and installing control panels, particularly using TREND IQ5 controllers, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses offering high-quality engineering services, as well as those able to efficiently manage large-scale installation projects, could leverage this opportunity for growth. Given the emphasis on both quality (60% weight) and cost (40% weight), participants capable of delivering excellent service within budget parameters are encouraged to respond via the eSourcing portal.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Motor Control Centre Electrical Panels at Kensington Town Hall

Notice Description

Upgrade of Motor Control Centre Electrical Panels at Kensington Town Hall. This specification is for the detailed design, supply, installation and commissioning of 7 No. MCP control panels at Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall. The existing control panels are located in plant rooms in the basement and on the 4th floor of the town hall. The controllers to be used for this project are to be manufactured by TREND and be from their IQ5 range. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Control-panels./C348PBR2N2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C348PBR2N2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035905-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31211110 - Control panels

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

71314100 - Electrical services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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