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Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement initiative, Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Communal Area Rewire to HRA Flat Blocks" project. This endeavour falls under the industry category of electrical installation work and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the opportunity being open for submissions until 10th August 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 3rd August 2026. The contract, worth approximately £1,080,000, will appoint a service provider for a 9-month term starting 1st October 2026. The procurement method entails an open competition under a below-threshold scheme, and interested parties can find submission details on the Suffolk Sourcing website.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the electrical installation sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale rewiring projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the Council's commitment to inclusive economic growth. The award criteria balance cost and quality (60% price and 40% quality), enabling competitive bids from companies that can deliver high-quality work efficiently. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector contracts will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Communal Area Rewire to HRA Flat Blocks

Notice Description

Of the General Needs flat blocks tested in 2025, 59 parent installations have been identified as needing a rewire due to their age and condition. Some of the installations serve more than one block. There are 103 blocks served by the 59 parent installations. The Council intends to enter into a Contract with the preferred Tenderer (the "Service Provider") on a 9-month contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065595-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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