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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2026 at 20:24

Planning

12 May 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Eastern Procurement Limited is in the planning stage of its "Heating and Electrical Framework," primarily aimed at supporting Registered Providers of Social Housing and Stock-Holding Local Authorities. This procurement activity, governed by UK legislation, is a significant opportunity, valued at over £1 billion, intended to serve regions such as East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and others across the United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on works within the industry category, including heating installations, electrical services, and decarbonisation efforts. Preliminary market engagement is ongoing, with businesses invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire before the deadline on 8th June 2026, allowing inputs to shape the final framework scheduled to begin on 20th October 2026.

This framework offers ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in heating, electrical solutions, and related decarbonisation tasks, to engage in a stable and long-term project. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the framework's openness to small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies involved in installations, maintenance, and supply of electrical goods, heating systems, and renewable technologies will find this tender particularly beneficial as it aims to establish a robust supply chain across multiple UK regions, enabling substantial growth and market presence enhancement. This procurement method favours a framework agreement, fostering long-term supplier relationships and growth opportunities through planned engagements with a diverse range of partners under the management of Eastern Procurement Limited.

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Notice Title

Heating and Electrical Framework

Notice Description

Eastern Procurement (EP) is a not-for-profit, member-led procurement organisation working primarily with Registered Providers of Social Housing and Stock-Holding Local Authorities. With more than 20 years of experience and a growing national footprint, we serve as the contracting authority for a suite of frameworks designed to deliver value, quality, and long-term impact for our Members. At publication, our Members can be found at our website here: https://eastern-procurement.co.uk/our-members The core geographic area in which Eastern Procurement (EP) Members operate is primarily concentrated in the following regions: * UKH1 - East Anglia * UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire * UKH3 - Essex * J12 - Milton Keynes * J13 - Buckinghamshire Council * F1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire * F2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire * F3 - Lincolnshire * E13 - North and North East Lincolnshire EP are looking to procure a new framework which will potentially contain: Heating - installations, servicing and maintenance in domestic and commercial properties including the following fuel types: Gas, Oil, Solid Fuel, Biomass, Heat Pumps, Electric Wet and Dry Systems, Renewable Technologies. Electrical - testing, installations and repairs/upgrades in both domestic and commercial. Decarbonisation and grant funded works specific to Heating and/or Electrical associated works. Lead Project Manager of works which may include suppliers from other EP frameworks.

Planning Information

Eastern Procurement is undertaking preliminary market engagement ahead of the procurement of our upcoming planned Heating and Electrical Framework. The purpose of this supplier engagement is to invite input from the market to help us: • Understand supplier capabilities • To enable the procurement to reflect current market conditions • Enable the framework to be fit-for-purpose and aligned with our Member requirements We are inviting all interested organisations to take part by completing the EP Heating and Electrical Framework Market Engagement Questionnaire. This will allow you to express your interest and provide initial feedback: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=BmEWxw9wLE-GasFMTr_eB6-CRagSMFZEsOCceBebAGtUQ05LTDNTRzRaSzFEVjVHWUFZTk1ESlM0QSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl Please note: The deadline to complete the questionnaire is 8th June 2026. We encourage all suppliers with experience in heating, electrical and related decarbonisation works to engage with us at this early stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045952-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

39700000 - Domestic appliances

42160000 - Boiler installations

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

44163121 - Heating pipes

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

45000000 - Construction work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,972,300 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2030 4-5 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
EASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR16 1ET
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

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