--- title: "CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-20" --- # CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92f70d05-e34b-4c5c-9207-7e17ff89f526.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation." This procurement falls under the industry category of Electrical Engineering Installation Works with a particular emphasis on Emergency Lighting Equipment. The contract covers a three-year term with the option to extend for an additional two years, commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028. The procurement used a selective method under a restricted procedure and the contract was awarded to the DHE Group with a total value of £3,875,000. The locations of work include the entirety of the United Kingdom along with several overseas territories. This tender is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, specifically those with capabilities in condition reporting, testing, and installation of emergency lighting systems. Firms adept in managing large-scale projects over multiple regions will thrive, as will those with experience in comprehensive evaluation and remedial works. Although the procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with established expertise in supplying public sector contracts are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles. ## Notice Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation Condition Reporting, Portable Appliance Testing, Electrical Rewiring, Emergency Lighting Testing and Remedial Works 2026-8. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. 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Target contract commencement date: 01012026 Contract term: 3 years further 2 optional years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £775,000 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DHE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438 - 20 May 2026 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438 - 13 Apr 2026 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6a0ad-4d72-4e98-ab4e-03f6fa47d438 20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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