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title: "GB-Colchester: Electrical & Lighting Upgrade"
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# GB-Colchester: Electrical & Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1ec044-e6cb-45c8-a7ba-011a1bf4f0df

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Electrical & Lighting Upgrade" project is being conducted by Colchester Borough Homes, located in Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 8th February 2019, with a submission deadline set for 1st March 2019. The project, classified under the works category with a budget of £50,000, involves electrical and lighting upgrades across three locations. The procurement method used is the open procedure, allowing a broad range of contractors to participate.

This opportunity in the electrical services sector presents potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical installation work and lighting systems. Contractors with expertise in upgrading electrical systems and upgrading lighting in communal areas are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer seeks experienced firms that can efficiently deliver on the requirements set out in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Homes wish to appoint a suitably experienced contractor(s) to undertake Electrical & Lighting Upgrade work at the following locations: Mary Frank House Electrical Upgrade Main distribution board has recently been upgraded however the secondary boards that feed the flats are old and in need of replacement. The aim of the upgrade is to ensure that each flat in the scheme has at least a 50a feed. John Lampon Court Electrical Upgrade Upgrade main feed distribution boards within the scheme, prices can be submitted to utilise the existing boards and upgrade components accordingly or replace the entire board. All flat feeds are to be upgraded from a 40a to 63a supply. Winstree Court Lighting Upgrade Improvements to communal lighting in ground and first floor corridors and communal lounge. Microwave sensors to be fitted in place of conventional switching, existing switches to be changed over to key switch. Luminaires to include emergency lighting. Contractors may apply for one or more of the three upgrade schemes. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ac30d0-fb85-472f-8443-5d57a1d0349c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH HOMES |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ac30d0-fb85-472f-8443-5d57a1d0349c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ac30d0-fb85-472f-8443-5d57a1d0349c
  8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Electrical-%26-Lighting-Upgrade/77CQY9HC27
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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