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26 Jun 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

VICO HOMES LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority located in Castleford, is inviting tenders for the provision of Electrical Works and Associated Services within the Wakefield District and its wider operating area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on the 29th of July, 2026, and any inquiries need to be submitted by the 24th of July, 2026. The main industry category for this tender is electrical installation work, and the procurement follows an open competition method. The proposed contract is valued at £850,000 per year, spanning an initial period of 36 months, with a possible 12-month extension based on performance. Services will include managing strategic voids, property upgrades, electrical testing, as well as planned and emergency repairs across the region. The initial contract term starts on August 14, 2026, and may run until August 13, 2030, subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and benchmarks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for electrical contractors, particularly those with capabilities in handling emergency work and strategic property improvements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in public sector projects and a capacity for managing large contracts across the Wakefield area will find this tender particularly beneficial. The tender aims to identify a single contractor capable of delivering high-quality services with a focus on price, quality, and social value, providing an excellent opportunity for business growth through a stable, long-term public sector contract. Potential bidders must comply with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) as part of their submissions to ensure they meet the procurement requirements effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electrical Works and Associated Services

Notice Description

Vico Homes Ltd are inviting bids from organisations that are able to meet the requirements for Electrical Works and Associated Services within the Wakefield District and our wider operating area. Works will include but not limited to; * Strategic Voids. A Strategic Void is a property becoming vacant that is deemed to be part of and requires the current Strategic Improvement Programme upgrade before being re-let. * Strategic Works - namely schemes / projects of property upgrades remaining and consists of "omits" as part of the current Strategic Improvement Programme. This includes both lived in units and Independent Living Schemes. * Electrical Testing * Planned and Emergency Repair and Maintenance Vico Homes Ltd is looking for one contractor who can work across the whole of the Wakefield district and wider operating area. All works will include emergency work, and any contractor must have provision to attend to emergencies as outlined in this document. The initial contract period will be for 36 months, with one further extension of 12 months duration, therefore a maximum contract period of 48 months is possible, based on satisfactory performance and benchmarking. Vico Homes estimated spend is PS850,000 each year inc VAT. TUPE Vico Homes Ltd believes that the subject matter of this tender is such that the requirements of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (i.e., TUPE) may apply. In order to assist tender applicants to consider this issue relative to the construction of their bids, details are provided at Annex A TUPE Information Redacted, based on information voluntarily supplied by the current contractors. To gain access to this information, please complete Appendix L Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and return to Vico Homes Ltd asap, but during the tendering period, i.e. before the closing date for bids and with enough time for a bid to be produced, via the ProContract messaging system. Vico Homes Ltd can provide no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of these details and it is provided for guidance only. On conclusion of any agreement, it will be the responsibility of the supplier to conclude any discussions about the applicability of TUPE and its extent, directly with the current supplier/s. PLEASE NOTE: * Vico Homes Ltd believe bidders will need to have obtained this TUPE information and use it in the production of their bid to provide a compliant bid. * Any bidders who provide a tender response but have not requested TUPE information will be classed as a non-compliant bid. Non-compliant bids will not be accepted and will not be evaluated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 extension of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and benchmarking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060307-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES 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
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

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