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Electrical Safety Compliance Services

EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES

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Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastlight Community Homes is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Electrical Safety Compliance Services," aimed at enhancing electrical safety across its housing portfolio in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKH3 region. As a public authority under sub-central government, the organisation is engaging in a market engagement survey with responses due by 6th August 2026, to gather feedback for shaping its future procurement strategies. This preliminary process sets the groundwork for a service contract that is planned to commence on 1st April 2027 and extend through to 31st March 2030, with potential for renewal. This particular procurement is significant, evidenced by the gross contract value of £4,099,200, and falls under the category of services within the electrical services sector, identified by CPV code 71314100.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical compliance, particularly those with expertise in areas such as EICR programmes, PAT testing, lightning protection testing, and compliance management. The contract covers services for approximately 13,100 domestic properties, 600 communal areas, and several non-domestic spaces. Participation in the market engagement survey allows businesses to influence service standards and contract models, thereby aligning the procurement approach with market capabilities and innovation. This involvement can enhance company profiles, drive growth through long-term partnerships, and foster opportunities within the social housing sector, benefiting enterprises focused on compliance and innovation in electrical safety services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Safety Compliance Services

Notice Description

Electrical Safety Compliance Services Eastlight Housing invites electrical contractors and specialist compliance providers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for an upcoming procurement opportunity. Eastlight is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the future delivery of its Electrical Safety Compliance Services across its housing portfolio. Services in Scope The proposed contract is expected to include: *Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) *Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) *Lightning Protection Testing and Certification *Associated remedial works/Voids/Mutual Exchanges *Emergency and out-of-hours response *Resident liaison and access management *Compliance reporting and certification Portfolio The contract will support electrical compliance across approximately: *13,100 domestic properties *600 communal areas *5 commercial/non-domestic properties *26 supported and specialist housing schemes Invitation to Participate Eastlight is inviting interested suppliers to complete a Market Engagement Survey to provide feedback on: *Market capacity and capability *Contract delivery models *Service standards and KPIs *Mobilisation expectations *Digital reporting requirements *Social value opportunities *Innovation and best practice *Risks and challenges affecting service delivery Your feedback will help inform the future procurement strategy and service requirements. Participation in this exercise will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. Who Should Participate? We welcome responses from organisations with experience in: *Social housing electrical compliance *EICR programmes *PAT testing services *Lightning protection testing *Electrical remedial works *Compliance management and reporting How to Participate Interested suppliers are requested to complete the Market Engagement Survey by 6th August 2026 using the Microsoft Forms link below: MS Forms Survey Link: Electrical Safety Compliance Services | Project Reference: EAST1034 - Fill out form Following evaluation of the responses received through this Market Engagement Survey, Eastlight reserves the right to determine the most suitable procurement route to market. Information gathered will be used to help shape the procurement strategy and future service delivery requirements. Eastlight may also use the feedback received to inform the final specification, contract structure, service standards, performance measures, social value requirements and overall procurement approach. We look forward to engaging with the market and working collaboratively to develop a high-quality, compliant, customer-focused electrical safety service.

Planning Information

Invitation to Participate Eastlight is inviting interested suppliers to complete a Market Engagement Survey to provide feedback on: •Market capacity and capability •Contract delivery models •Service standards and KPIs •Mobilisation expectations •Digital reporting requirements •Social value opportunities •Innovation and best practice •Risks and challenges affecting service delivery Your feedback will help inform the future procurement strategy and service requirements. Participation in this exercise will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. Who Should Participate? We welcome responses from organisations with experience in: •Social housing electrical compliance •EICR programmes •PAT testing services •Lightning protection testing •Electrical remedial works •Compliance management and reporting How to Participate Interested suppliers are requested to complete the Market Engagement Survey by 6th August 2026 using the Microsoft Forms link below: MS Forms Survey Link: Electrical Safety Compliance Services | Project Reference: EAST1034 – Fill out form Following evaluation of the responses received through this Market Engagement Survey, Eastlight reserves the right to determine the most suitable procurement route to market. Information gathered will be used to help shape the procurement strategy and future service delivery requirements. Eastlight may also use the feedback received to inform the final specification, contract structure, service standards, performance measures, social value requirements and overall procurement approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070959-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,416,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM77 8FG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Braintree Central & Beckers Green
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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