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title: "Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06869c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement)

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06869c

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## Summary

South Oxfordshire District Council, in collaboration with Vale of White Horse District Council, has initiated a tender for electrical services, including lightning protection testing and solar panel maintenance, among others. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically within electrical services. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, the contract is open for application until 22nd May 2026 and is expected to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting for a period of two years. The councils aim to award the contract through an open competition, offering a total gross value of £83,400.

This tender can provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive testing and maintenance tasks across multiple items and locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. With a focus on price (60%) and quality (40%), businesses that present competitive pricing alongside high-quality services will be in a strong position to compete. Companies capable of navigating digital procurement processes, such as the Proactis e-procurement system, could leverage this opportunity for business growth within the public authority sector of sub-central government.

## Notice

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council (The Councils) are seeking a suitably qualified Contractor to deliver Lightning Protection Testing (405 items), Portable Appliance Testing (2,281 items), Fixed Wire Installation Testing (272 items), Solar Panel Maintenance (90 Panels), Electrical Remedials and Improvements across Development and Corporate Landlord (DCL) Managed Properties for a period of 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035742-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,500 |
| Lots value | £69,500 |
| 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 | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035742-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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