Electrical Fixed Wiring Inspections

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria, in collaboration with Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, intends to conduct a procurement process for "Electrical Fixed Wiring Inspections." This public procurement, outlined under tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06b953, is currently in the planning stage as of 19th June 2026. It aims to secure five-year Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for various sites. This project falls under the 'services' category, and the procurement will be executed using an open procedure. Locations covered include multiple regions within the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The planned enquiry period concludes on 7th August 2026, with tender submissions closing on 21st August 2026. The award is expected by 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and maintenance services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive compliance with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and other relevant standards. Organisations that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in public sector contracts. The contract, once awarded, promises sustained business until October 2031, across various properties owned or managed by the commissioner, offering lucrative prospects for sustained revenue and business growth. With a gross contract value of £360,000, divided into three lots of £120,000 each, businesses have multiple avenues for engagement based on their capacity and regional focus.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electrical Fixed Wiring Inspections

Notice Description

his specification defines the requirements for carrying out five-yearly Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) across all commissioner owned or operated properties, including but not limited to offices, operational sites, outbuildings, garages, and shared-use facilities. The inspection shall ensure compliance with: BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), current edition, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Any applicable local authority or statutory requirements

Lot Information

Group 1

Police Estate Sites:Alston, Carlisle, Shadygrove Road, Cockermouth, NTU (Houghton), Brampton, Whitehaven, Workington, Longtown CFRS Sites: Maryport, Frizington, Longtown, Brampton, Silloth, Aspatria, Cockermouth, Seascale, Wigton, Alston, Egremont

Group 2

Police Estate Sites; SARC, Kendal, Headquarters at Carleton Hall, Hunter Lane (Penrith), Kirkby Stephen, Ambleside, Appleby, Windermere CFRS Sites; Keswick, Kendal, Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Lonsdale, Shap, Lazonby, Appleby, Staveley, Ambleside

Group 3

Police Estate Sites; Barrow CFRS Sites; Furness Blue Light Hub, Millom, Milnthorpe, Grange, Barrow, Arnside, Walney Island, Broughton, Bootle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058168-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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