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Electrical Services Framework

Barcud Shared Services

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 May 2026 at 11:00

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Barcud Shared Services, a public undertaking based in Cardiff, is inviting tenders for an Electrical Services Framework focused on electrical inspection, testing, and solar photovoltaic (PV) inspections, as well as electrical rewiring works. The procurement falls under the works category with additional services, using an open procedure. The framework is valued at approximately £16 million and is divided into two lots with a possibility for contractors to bid for both: Lot 1 covers electrical inspections, testing, and solar PV inspections, while Lot 2 concerns electrical rewiring works. The tender period ends on 1st June 2026, with the planned contract start date on 6th July 2026. The contract encompasses areas within regions UKL1 and UKL2 of the United Kingdom, operating under Welsh devolved regulations.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. Participation could bolster a company's portfolio of public sector projects, providing steady workflow over the framework's potential eight-year duration. Firms with expertise in technical inspection services, electrical installation, and solar PV systems will find this framework well-suited to their capabilities. Competitive advantages can be gained by demonstrating experience in contract delivery, health and safety compliance, and resource capacity. The open framework allows for repeated reopening of competition, providing recurring opportunities to secure work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Services Framework

Notice Description

The framework is advertised on an 8-year open framework basis, the framework will establish 2 distinct lots, there is no maximum amount of lots a contractor can bid for, this will include: 1. Lot 1 - Electrical Inspection, Testing and Solar PV Inspections 2. Lot 2 - Electrical Rewiring Works

Lot Information

Electrical Inspection, Testing and Solar PV Inspections

* Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) * Associated inspection findings and formal reporting * Inspection and testing of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations where present Services may be delivered to domestic dwellings (occupied and void) and communal areas, as instructed at call-off stage.

Renewal: Barcud Shared Services intends to establish an open framework scheme with a maximum duration of up to 8 years. In accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, the scheme will be reopened at least once within the first 3 years through the award of a successive framework on substantially the same terms. Barcud Shared Services may, at its discretion, reopen the scheme again at further intervals during its life, provided that any successive framework is awarded within 5 years of the previous award and the overall scheme does not exceed 8 years in total.

Electrical Rewiring Works

* Full or partial electrical rewiring to domestic properties and void properties * Consumer unit replacement and circuit upgrades * Upgrades to earthing and bonding * Installation of fire detection systems * Testing, certification and making good

Renewal: Barcud Shared Services intends to establish an open framework scheme with a maximum duration of up to 8 years. In accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, the scheme will be reopened at least once within the first 3 years through the award of a successive framework on substantially the same terms. Barcud Shared Services may, at its discretion, reopen the scheme again at further intervals during its life, provided that any successive framework is awarded within 5 years of the previous award and the overall scheme does not exceed 8 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049475-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

45310000 - Electrical installation work

71314100 - Electrical services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2034-04-29

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barcud Shared Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Splott
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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