Planning

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 12:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is planning a procurement process for upgrading the electrical infrastructure at various stations within the London Fire Brigade estate. The project, titled "Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade," falls under the industry category of works, specifically dealing with electricity distribution and control apparatus, as well as electrical installation work. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a notice published on 4 June 2026. Although the call for competition is not yet open, interested parties should anticipate further notices around 1 August 2026. The project is based in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to run from 1 December 2026 to 1 April 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical and construction sectors to engage with a public authority project. Companies specialising in electrical infrastructure, including electricity distribution, electrical apparatus for switching or circuit protection, and installation of transformers or electrical wiring, would find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. With the potential for complex logistical requirements and a focus on public safety, businesses with experience in large-scale utility upgrades and those capable of adhering to rigorous regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete in the coming tender process. Engaging in such a project can foster business growth through expanded public sector partnerships and enhanced industry credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice, not a call for competition. Procurement to upgrade the Electrical Infrastructure at various stations in the LFB estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052798-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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