Planning

Engineering Inspection Services (EIS)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for Engineering Inspection Services (EIS), with an anticipated service period starting on 16 February 2027 and concluding by 15 February 2030, with the possibility of extending until 2032. This contract will cover borough-wide electrical and technical inspection services, addressing communal lifts, various types of lifting equipment, and housing stock pressure vessels. The procurement, underpinned by legislation UKPGA 2023/54, carries a projected value of £1.73 million excluding VAT, with the gross amount reaching £2.076 million. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with future notices expected to be issued by 5 August 2026, involving a main category focus on services in the region of UKI44, London, United Kingdom.

This planned tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering services in electrical and technical inspection and testing, specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thanks to its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in these fields can leverage this contract to expand their market presence or solidify their foothold within the public sector. The contract duration and potential for extension provide a stable long-term engagement, making this tender attractive for businesses focused on growth and consistent revenue streams within the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Engineering Inspection Services (EIS)

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY' A borough-wide contract for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend by a further two years (2), at an estimated total contract value of PS1.73m ex VAT. The proposed scope of services include: * communal lifts. * lifting equipment such as stairlifts, hoists, home lifts, passenger and/or goods lifts; and * housing stock pressure vessels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046912-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,730,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
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
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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