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Y27008 Electrical Testing Services

Kent County Council

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Planning

01 Sep 2026 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services is exploring a local and national framework for electrical testing services across all areas of the public sector. The intended framework could cover the full range of electrical testing services required by public sector customers, although its eventual scope and lot structure have yet to be determined. This is a services procurement, classified under CPV 71314100, and may be relevant to electrical testing contractors able to serve public sector organisations at local and national level. The framework is intended to improve how electrical testing services are procured and delivered, while supporting a broad supplier base and better service outcomes. Work would be delivered wherever participating public sector customers require electrical testing services.

This process is at the planning stage and is currently intended as preliminary market engagement, not a call for competition. The buyer is using supplier feedback to test whether the market can meet its requirements, identify constraints and opportunities, and inform the eventual route to market, contract structure and commercial model. A framework agreement is planned, with local and national coverage. The scope and lot structure remain under development. The estimated procurement value is £10,000,000 excluding VAT and £12,000,000 including VAT. Market engagement is scheduled to run to 16 September 2026. The planning record also shows an indicative period from 2 September 2026 to 16 September 2026 for the planned lot. Any future procurement procedure and evaluation approach will be shaped following engagement.

This early engagement is relevant to suppliers that provide electrical testing services for public sector customers and can contribute practical experience of framework arrangements. The buyer is seeking views on supplier experience, challenges and expectations, including whether the proposed requirements are realistic, achievable and aligned with industry standards. Suppliers can help identify delivery risks, constraints and potential innovative solutions before the tender documents and commercial model are finalised. Businesses with local, national or broader public sector delivery capability may find the proposed framework direction relevant, particularly those able to explain how different customer needs could be accommodated through the scope or lot structure. The buyer has not yet set out specific accreditations, staffing requirements or technical qualifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Y27008 Electrical Testing Services

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Electrical Testing Services Framework. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Electrical Testing Services frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Electrical Testing Services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Electrical Testing Services required within the Public Sector. PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling%2C-Kent:-Electrical-services./ZTHP744E49 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZTHP744E49

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand whether the market can meet our requirements and identify any constraints or opportunities. Gather supplier feedback to ensure specifications are realistic, achievable, and aligned with industry standards. Use insights to determine the most appropriate route to market, contract structure, and commercial model. Provide early visibility of the opportunity to a broad supplier base, supporting fair and open competition. Identify potential risks and innovative solutions early, reducing the likelihood of delays or poor delivery post-award. By engaging with the market at an early stage, we will improve the quality of our tender documents, attract a wider pool of capable suppliers, and ultimately deliver better value for money and service outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06efd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082792-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 30 days
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
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING, KENT
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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