--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Electrical Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for Electrical Testing Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0582f3.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for electrical testing services across approximately 11,000 properties. The council is seeking preliminary market engagement with potential suppliers to shape the tender specifications divided into Swindon North and South. This procurement is classified under the services industry category with a focus on electrical and technical testing services. Interested parties are invited to register and submit their views via ProContract by 27th August 2025. The proposed contract could span 5+5 years, commencing in February 2026, offering a long-term opportunity for businesses situated in the United Kingdom, particularly those within the region UKK14. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and technical testing services, particularly those capable of managing large, long-term contracts. With a gross value estimated at £6,240,000, this procurement offers substantial potential for financial growth and industry recognition. It's ideal for businesses providing comprehensive electrical safety inspections and maintenance in alignment with British Standard 7671. Companies with expertise in repair and maintenance of electrical installations and possessing the capacity to handle periodic inspections stand in a favourable position to engage in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to electrical testing through the borough and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. Swindon Borough Council owns circa 11,000 properties within the Borough. The Council intends on tendering for two lots, divided into Swindon North and Swindon South expected to be around a 50/50 split. The contract will be to ensure compliance with British Standard 7671 Building Services need to procure Contractors to complete Electrical Periodic inspections on properties in a regular program. These inspections identify any safety issues with an installation and the subsequent work is either dealt with at the time of the visit (C1 & C2 remedials) or fed into the upgrades programme run by Swindon Borough Council's Property Maintenance team (C3). We are seeking engagement on the contract duration and would welcome comments on a 5year + 5year contract. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: - ? Capacity ? Timescales. ? Design ? Specialist knowledge ? Contract Duration To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 27th August 2025, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ### Planning Information Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to electrical testing through the borough and would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions set out below. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. Swindon Borough Council owns circa 11,000 properties within the Borough. The Council intends on tendering for two lots, divided into Swindon North and Swindon South expected to be around a 50/50 split. The contract will be to ensure compliance with British Standard 7671 Building Services need to procure Contractors to complete Electrical Periodic inspections on properties in a regular program. These inspections identify any safety issues with an installation and the subsequent work is either dealt with at the time of the visit (C1 & C2 remedials) or fed into the upgrades programme run by Swindon Borough Council’s Property Maintenance team (C3). We are seeking engagement on the contract duration and would welcome comments on a 5year + 5year contract. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: -  Capacity  Timescales.  Design  Specialist knowledge  Contract Duration To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents. Responses are required to be submitted no later than 27th August 2025, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046724-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,200,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 08:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046724-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046724-2025 7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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