--- title: "Electrical Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-13" --- # Electrical Support Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dfc5.json) ## Summary The Luton Council is currently conducting an active tender titled "Electrical Support," aimed at establishing a framework for electrical support contractors. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is focused on works related to electrical support, with a total value of £6,000,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th October 2021. The effective contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2027. Bidders may compete for several defined lots, which include rewiring in residential homes and communal areas, making this opportunity relevant within the UKH21 delivery region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical work and construction services, particularly those capable of handling small to medium-sized projects and repairs. Firms that hold relevant certifications, such as the 18th edition qualifications, and those experienced in working within occupied properties will be well-suited to compete. The contracting structure allows for multiple suppliers, which encourages participation from a variety of contractors, including those offering niche repair services or looking to expand their project portfolios through mini bid competitions invoked by Luton Council. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to set up an Internal frame work of electrical support contractors with the view to award a primary provider for each lot on a reactive and small works basis and up to a maximum of 3 contingents to provide support as required by the council. A provider can bid for all or individual lots In addition to the standard lots detailed within this tender, there may also be the requirement for adhoc projects to be completed, It is the council's intention to utilise all winning providers (Primary and contingent for each lot) for mini bid competitions in this instance. There are no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time. ### Lot Information Rewires The council has an annual rewire program of its housing stock generated from the Councils asset data base on a cyclical basis or from failed ECIRs. The work will predominantly be carried out in occupied dwellings and any furniture, floor coverings etc will need to be moved by the contractor to gain access for cable runs. Dust from drilling etc should be kept to a minimum and cleared up immediately. Cables are not expected to be chopped into the wall but where trunking is used it should be fixed in corners of rooms, on top of skirting boards or adjacent to architraves and be clipped as per the regulations. Any making good should also be included. All work should be carried out to BS7671 and at least one operative with 18th edition qualifications should be on site at all times. Kitchen rewires as part of the Councils kitchen refurbishment programme the kitchens are rewired completely. If properties have already been rewired it may only be necessary to update the kitchen installation. The work will predominantly be carried out in occupied dwellings and any furniture, floor coverings etc. will need to be moved by the contractor to gain access for cable runs. Dust from drilling etc. should be kept to a minimum and cleared up immediately. Cables are not expected to be chopped into the wall but where trunking is used it should be fixed in corners of rooms, on top of skirting boards or adjacent to architraves and be clipped as per the regulations. Any making good should also be included. All work should be carried out to BS7671 and at least one operative with 18th edition qualifications should be on site at all times. Communal rewires The Councils small blocks of flats mainly comprising 4-8 units are risk assessed to determine if they need relighting to include emergency lighting. The work will be in communal areas - hallways, landings and staircases and will need to be accessed by the tenants and the public at all times. Specific care needs to be taken to avoid trip hazards from tools, cables etc. and work areas should have barriers at all times. All conduit will need to be galvanised steel and any making good where old light fittings have been removed should also be included to a plaster finish. Any breaches of fire barriers should be rectified before completion of work on a daily basis. All work should be carried out to BS7671 and at least one operative with 18th edition qualifications should be on site at all times. Day to day repairs day rate The day to day repairs team carry out small electrical repairs such as changing light fittings, smoke detectors and trace and rectifying general electrical faults. The requirement for this lot is to provide a qualified 18th edition electrician and a van for a day or multiple days to support the team and or other teams when BTS have reduced resources due to sickness or holidays. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022614-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLH21 Luton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 65000000 - Public utilities ## Release History - 13 Sep 2021 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022614-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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