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title: "306_27 Electrical Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06959b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# 306_27 Electrical Testing Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06959b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "306_27 Electrical Testing Services" is being managed by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, and is currently in the planning stage. This initiative involves the establishment of a framework to provide various electrical testing services, including portable appliance testing, fixed installation testing, and the testing of street lighting and street furniture. The contract is projected to commence on 1st October 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2028, with a maximum potential extension until 30th September 2031. The total estimated value of this tender is £30,000,000, and it falls under the services industry category. The relevant location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the East Midlands region. Businesses interested should anticipate a future notice date set for 2nd July 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those offering testing solutions, to grow by aligning with a public authority contract. The framework agreement supports participation from SMEs, making it well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises eager to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the scope of work and the large contract value, businesses with expertise in electrical safety testing are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal offers prospects for long-term engagement and sustained growth.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework to provide electrical testing services, namely portable appliance testing (PAT), fixed installation testing (FIT), and the electrical testing of street lighting and street furniture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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