---
title: "West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Electrical"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# West Northamptonshire Council - Term Maintenance Contracts (Pre-Market Engagement) Electrical

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5.json)

## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is initiating a pre-market engagement (PME) phase for a forthcoming tender focused on electrical term maintenance contracts. This procurement process is aimed at establishing long-term partnerships for various electrical services, including solar installations, electrical distribution, and communication systems. The PME is currently in the planning stage, with supplier engagement events scheduled by 31st August 2025. Key milestones include a procurement launch in September 2025 and contract commencement from April 2026. The procurement strategy encompasses frameworks and single supplier arrangements across well-defined service-area lots, with a contract duration of up to eight years, open to SMEs. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Council's procurement portal to participate in pre-market engagement activities.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in electrical services, solar energy installations, and communication systems. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the framework agreements. Businesses able to offer services in electrical wiring, fitting work, and maintenance of electrical building installations will find the scope of this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in this procurement process can help establish strategic partnerships with the public sector, offering stability and potential long-term collaborations. Additionally, the focus on strengthening local supply chains and providing training opportunities underscores an openness to businesses that contribute positively to the local economy.

## Notice

Description Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Notice - Term Maintenance Contracts - Electrical West Northamptonshire Council is launching a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to shape the future procurement of Term Maintenance Contracts, scheduled for formal launch in September 2025. This initiative is designed to engage the market early, gather supplier feedback, and inform contract strategy across a wide range of building and estate maintenance services. Following local government reorganisation in 2022, the Council seeks to move beyond interim arrangements by establishing long-term contracts that promote strategic partnerships, reduce frequent procurement cycles, and comply with current legislation including the Procurement Act and the Building Safety Act. Key Objectives: *Foster collaborative supplier relationships *Encourage involvement from national and local providers *Promote transparency, compliance, and community benefit *Strengthen local supply chains and workforce development *Use familiar standard contract forms *Enable training and CPD opportunities Procurement Strategy: *Frameworks and single supplier arrangements *Clearly defined service-area lots (e.g. roofing, fire systems, catering equipment) *Mix of mini-competitions and direct awards (where appropriate) *Flexible framework duration (up to 8 years), with reopening options Procurement Area: Electrical *General electrics: Electrical mains and sub-mains distribution - fixed wire ,Power installations ,Lighting installations ,Specialist lighting installations ,Local electrical generation ,Earthing and bonding ,HV supplies testing and inspections ,Emergency lighting testing and installation & Asset tagging :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *PAT Testing :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *PV solar installations (power, batteries, and water) design, install and maintain: Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings. *Lightning protection :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *Communication systems :Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings *Central control/building management systems - design, install, inspection and servicing of BMS systems: Framework 4 suppliers to be awarded initial framework length 4 years. 8 years total contract terms. with minimum two re-openings Timeline: *PME Launch: July 2025 *Procurement Launch: September 2025 *Contract Start: From April 2026 Supplier Engagement Activities: *Online surveys *Briefings via a supplier day How to Participate: Interested suppliers are encouraged to register an account on the Council's procurement portal: In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site. Once the tender is launched, registered users will be able to access the full tender pack and associated documents, should they wish to respond to the opportunity. Further information regarding supplier days and other pre-market engagement activity will also be shared via the portal. Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions..

### Planning Information

How to Participate: Interested suppliers are encouraged to register an account on the Council’s procurement portal: In-Tend Electronic Tendering Site. Once the tender is launched, registered users will be able to access the full tender pack and associated documents, should they wish to respond to the opportunity. Further information regarding supplier days and other pre-market engagement activity will also be shared via the portal.
Important Note: Registration is required to attend PME events. Participation in this engagement does not guarantee future contract opportunities; outcomes depend on the results of PME and internal governance decisions..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042008-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 30232700 - Central controlling unit
- 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators
- 31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment
- 31220000 - Electrical circuit components
- 31221000 - Electrical relays
- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31670000 - Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 31681410 - Electrical materials
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
- 45312310 - Lightning-protection works
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment
- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 12:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042008-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 11:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041983-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042008-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041983-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563c5.json.