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Published 23 Jun 2026, 12:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Property Electrical Repairs - Berwick-upon-Tweed Area

Official notice

Authority: Bernicia Group (Public body)

ServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£2,500,000≈ £833k / year · £2,500,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Oct 2026
Next notice expected 18 Sept 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Bernicia is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver responsive electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and associated works across its housing stock and communal areas. The contract will ensure that all electrical installations remain safe, compliant and operational, whilst providing a high-quality, customer-focused service that delivers value for money and supports Bernicia's commitment to maintaining safe, sustainable homes.

The successful contractor will be expected to undertake works in accordance with all current electrical regulations and industry best practice, achieve agreed performance standards, minimise disruption to customers, and work collaboratively between Bernicia and our general repairs contractor in Berwick to drive continuous improvement, social value outcomes and environmental sustainability throughout the contract term.

  • How the procedure runs: Tender will consist of a Conditions of participation stage, ITT stage and a formal interview stage.

CPV: Electrical services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£2,500,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensionsValue: £2,500,000 exc. VAT · £2,500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Extensions will be awarded in periods no less than twelve months.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 40%
  • Pricing: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Pricing
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Jun 2026, 12:47 BST
Last source update
23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 18 Dec 2026
Authority reference
BGPREF0044
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-090190
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Electrical services
Delivery area
North East (UKC21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb09 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

All invoices are paid within 30 days.

How it runs

Tender will consist of a Conditions of participation stage, ITT stage and a formal interview stage.

Review and risk notes
Risks

All risks associated with this tender have been outlined within the tender documentation.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Requests to participate (first stage)
23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission deadline
23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All submissions must be received via the In-Tend portal at supplier.in-tend.co.uk/bernicia/home ↗

Timeline

23 Jun 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published126 days ago
    23 Jun 2026, 12:47 BST
  2. Market engagement69 days ago
    19 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST

    Bernicia is looking to hold a Market Engagement day on Thursday 20th August 2026 at our Bernicia local office on Ramparts Business Park, Windmill Way N, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1TB

    Any Electrical contractors in the area wishing to find out more should contact the procurement team at procurement@bernicia.com to secure your place.

  3. Next notice expected39 days ago
    18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published34 days ago
    23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST
  5. Clarification questions by4 days ago
    23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Submission deadline4 days ago
    23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Today
    27 Oct 2026
  8. Award decision expected byin 52 days
    18 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract startsin 154 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Jun 2026
  1. Pipeline notice published
    23 Jun 2026, 12:47 BST
    UK1
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    8 Jul 2026, 09:41 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST
    UK4
  4. Published value updated
    23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST
  5. Status changed to active
    23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST
  6. Procurement method changed
    23 Sept 2026, 14:38 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Bernicia Group

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-MPR: 7711 Oakwood Way, Ashwood Business Park, Ashington, North East, NE63 XFContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: All documents will be provided via the portal.

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender