--- title: "Electrical Safety Compliance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Electrical Safety Compliance Services Buyer: EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a5.json) ## Summary Eastlight Community Homes is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Electrical Safety Compliance Services," aimed at enhancing electrical safety across its housing portfolio in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKH3 region. As a public authority under sub-central government, the organisation is engaging in a market engagement survey with responses due by 6th August 2026, to gather feedback for shaping its future procurement strategies. This preliminary process sets the groundwork for a service contract that is planned to commence on 1st April 2027 and extend through to 31st March 2030, with potential for renewal. This particular procurement is significant, evidenced by the gross contract value of £4,099,200, and falls under the category of services within the electrical services sector, identified by CPV code 71314100. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical compliance, particularly those with expertise in areas such as EICR programmes, PAT testing, lightning protection testing, and compliance management. The contract covers services for approximately 13,100 domestic properties, 600 communal areas, and several non-domestic spaces. Participation in the market engagement survey allows businesses to influence service standards and contract models, thereby aligning the procurement approach with market capabilities and innovation. This involvement can enhance company profiles, drive growth through long-term partnerships, and foster opportunities within the social housing sector, benefiting enterprises focused on compliance and innovation in electrical safety services. ## Notice Electrical Safety Compliance Services Eastlight Housing invites electrical contractors and specialist compliance providers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for an upcoming procurement opportunity. Eastlight is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the future delivery of its Electrical Safety Compliance Services across its housing portfolio. Services in Scope The proposed contract is expected to include: *Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) *Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) *Lightning Protection Testing and Certification *Associated remedial works/Voids/Mutual Exchanges *Emergency and out-of-hours response *Resident liaison and access management *Compliance reporting and certification Portfolio The contract will support electrical compliance across approximately: *13,100 domestic properties *600 communal areas *5 commercial/non-domestic properties *26 supported and specialist housing schemes Invitation to Participate Eastlight is inviting interested suppliers to complete a Market Engagement Survey to provide feedback on: *Market capacity and capability *Contract delivery models *Service standards and KPIs *Mobilisation expectations *Digital reporting requirements *Social value opportunities *Innovation and best practice *Risks and challenges affecting service delivery Your feedback will help inform the future procurement strategy and service requirements. Participation in this exercise will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. Who Should Participate? We welcome responses from organisations with experience in: *Social housing electrical compliance *EICR programmes *PAT testing services *Lightning protection testing *Electrical remedial works *Compliance management and reporting How to Participate Interested suppliers are requested to complete the Market Engagement Survey by 6th August 2026 using the Microsoft Forms link below: MS Forms Survey Link: Electrical Safety Compliance Services | Project Reference: EAST1034 - Fill out form Following evaluation of the responses received through this Market Engagement Survey, Eastlight reserves the right to determine the most suitable procurement route to market. Information gathered will be used to help shape the procurement strategy and future service delivery requirements. Eastlight may also use the feedback received to inform the final specification, contract structure, service standards, performance measures, social value requirements and overall procurement approach. We look forward to engaging with the market and working collaboratively to develop a high-quality, compliant, customer-focused electrical safety service. ### Planning Information Invitation to Participate Eastlight is inviting interested suppliers to complete a Market Engagement Survey to provide feedback on: •Market capacity and capability •Contract delivery models •Service standards and KPIs •Mobilisation expectations •Digital reporting requirements •Social value opportunities •Innovation and best practice •Risks and challenges affecting service delivery Your feedback will help inform the future procurement strategy and service requirements. Participation in this exercise will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process. Who Should Participate? We welcome responses from organisations with experience in: •Social housing electrical compliance •EICR programmes •PAT testing services •Lightning protection testing •Electrical remedial works •Compliance management and reporting How to Participate Interested suppliers are requested to complete the Market Engagement Survey by 6th August 2026 using the Microsoft Forms link below: MS Forms Survey Link: Electrical Safety Compliance Services | Project Reference: EAST1034 – Fill out form Following evaluation of the responses received through this Market Engagement Survey, Eastlight reserves the right to determine the most suitable procurement route to market. Information gathered will be used to help shape the procurement strategy and future service delivery requirements. Eastlight may also use the feedback received to inform the final specification, contract structure, service standards, performance measures, social value requirements and overall procurement approach. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070959-2026 | | 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 | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,416,000 | | 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 | EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM77 8FG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Braintree Central & Beckers Green | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 16:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070959-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070959-2026 27th July 2026 - 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. 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