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title: "GB-Colchester: Electrical & Lighting Upgrade"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH HOMES"
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# GB-Colchester: Electrical & Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-551cba88-588b-4f3b-9467-f2eebd8be712

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Homes initiated an open procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: Electrical & Lighting Upgrade," aimed at enhancing electrical and lighting systems across three locations: Mary Frank House, John Lampon Court, and Winstree Court in Colchester, located in the East of England. The tender, which included a budget of £8,225, was published on 17th May 2019, with the contract period starting from 18th March 2019 and concluding on 30th June 2019. This procurement is in the category of electrical installation work, having completed the tender stage, and applicants were permitted to propose solutions for one or more upgrade schemes.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical services and lighting systems to expand their business. With an open procurement method, it allows for a competitive bidding process, encouraging innovative solutions and fostering partnerships with local suppliers. Businesses focused on electrical installations and those offering modern lighting technologies, particularly those equipped to upgrade existing systems, would benefit from engaging in this tender.

## 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/cfb0c2c4-d68e-4e4f-9ea8-cce8cb603bd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,225 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ELECTROPLAN CONTRACTING; WHITEHALL ELECTRICAL |

## 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

- 17 May 2019 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb0c2c4-d68e-4e4f-9ea8-cce8cb603bd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb0c2c4-d68e-4e4f-9ea8-cce8cb603bd0
  17th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=398045918
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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