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Generator for Plus One Civic Campus

Swindon Borough Council

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is procuring works to install a generator and critical power system at the Plus One building in Civic Campus, Swindon. The system is intended to protect the building’s control room and main computer room, providing emergency power resilience. The requirement covers the supply and installation of a generator, associated electrical installation and emergency power system works. This is a single works requirement, with the installation services forming part of the overall project. It will suit electrical contractors, generator specialists and critical-power providers able to deliver a complete installation at a civic or operational public-sector site. The council is the buying organisation and expects the works to be delivered at its Civic Campus in Swindon.

The procurement has reached tender: Swindon Borough Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is one lot. Questions had to be submitted through the ProContract messaging system by 22 September 2026 at 14:00 UK local time, and completed RFQ responses had to be submitted electronically through the same portal by 29 September 2026 at 14:00 UK local time. The contract is scheduled to run from 16 November 2026 to 8 January 2027, an initial period of two months. The estimated value is £130,000 excluding VAT, or £156,000 including VAT. Offers will be assessed equally on price and quality: 50% price and 50% quality, covering full critical-power installation, future expansion, permit-to-work procedures and social value.

This opportunity suits a contractor with proven capability in generator installation, electrical works and emergency or critical-power systems. The successful supplier will need to deliver a complete critical-power installation, rather than supplying equipment alone, and should be able to protect sensitive operational rooms in a civic building. Relevant experience in coordinating installation works, testing and commissioning generator systems, and managing work safely through permit-to-work procedures will be important. The evaluation also considers provision for future expansion, so suppliers able to design or install a system that can accommodate later requirements may be well placed. The requirement is suitable for established generator and electrical engineering businesses, including firms able to combine specialist equipment expertise with site delivery and documented working procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generator for Plus One Civic Campus

Notice Description

Generator for Plus One Civic Campus Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a Generator for the Plus One building at Civic Campus. The works will consist a critical power system being installed to protect the control room and main computer room. The initial contract term will be for 2 months as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is PS130,000.00 across the initial 2-month contract term. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the RFQ documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com RFQ clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 22nd September 2026, 1400 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 29th September 2026, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender and Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN824368. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f4ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085057-2026
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

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31682510 - Emergency power systems

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51111200 - Installation services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 1-6 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
Swindon Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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