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Communal Area Rewire to HRA Flat Blocks

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2026 at 10:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is currently in the tender update stage for a procurement titled "Communal Area Rewire to HRA Flat Blocks." This project falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on electrical installation and wiring work. The procurement is set in Ipswich, United Kingdom, with the submission deadline for tenders closing on 24 August 2026, following an extension to accommodate pricing clarifications. The project's legal framework is based on the UK Public General Act 2023/54, with the council planning to engage a service provider for a nine-month contract starting on 1 October 2026. The procurement process is an open competition, designated as below threshold, and allows for electronic submissions through the Suffolk Sourcing platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and wiring, particularly those categorised as SMEs or VCSEs due to reserved participation advantages. With a gross contract value of £1,080,000, it offers a substantial financial incentive for successful bidders. Companies with a strategic focus on competitive pricing and quality assurance will be well-placed, as the award criteria balance 60% on price and 40% on quality. Participating businesses can expect to expand their operations within the public sector by securing this contract, thereby fostering growth and extending their service portfolios in the region.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070724-2026
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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