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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has executed a procurement process for electrical upgrades aimed at creating bespoke supplies for occupiers. The procurement belongs to the goods category within the electrical supplies and accessories industry, with activities occurring in the UKC21 region, specifically Morpeth. The award stage has been reached, with the contract being signed on 19 June 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach conducted below threshold, without competition, with the contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025. The contract, valued at £82,700, became active as of the published document date on 29 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical supplies, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The successful supplier, VOLTZ POWER SERVICES LIMITED, illustrates the potential for similar-sized entities to secure business with public authorities seeking direct procurement engagements. Enterprises with expertise in delivering high-quality electrical upgrades and a keen focus on bespoke solutions for local authorities could find this type of procurement a substantial growth avenue.

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Notice Title

Electrical Upgrades

Notice Description

Electrical upgrades to create bespoke supplies for occupiers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d60e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071546-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY 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
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLTZ POWER SERVICES

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