Scope
Reference
IT-650-6-NSHG/0006
Description
North Star Housing Group is inviting tenders from qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a comprehensive programme of:
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) on a 5-year cyclical basis, including all associated C1 and C2 remedial works, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on a programmed/cyclical basis, across domestic and non-domestic properties within our property portfolio in the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham.
These services are essential to maintain the safety and compliance of our housing stock, in line with all applicable statutory and regulatory standards.
1. Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)
Inspection and testing of domestic, communal, and commercial electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of BS 7671 and Guidance Note 3.
Completion of full EICRs and electronic submission of reports within 5 working days of testing.
Testing to include all necessary checks (e.g. polarity, insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, continuity, etc.) and a visual photographic record of the consumer unit.
Testing of smoke/CO alarms, extractor fans, and mechanical extraction systems.
Completion of all C1 and C2 remedial works at the point of inspection, resulting in a "SATISFACTORY" outcome.
Servicing of various property types, including:
Domestic (occupied and void)
Communal areas (low and high-rise)
Sheltered schemes
Commercial/office spaces
2. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
PAT testing of all relevant portable electrical appliances, conducted in line with:
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing
Testing of all applicable equipment including white goods, IT devices, portable/fixed plug-top appliances.
Digital record of each tested appliance to include: asset ID, date, tester's signature, pass/fail status, and next test due date.
Clear labelling of all items tested, with failed appliances to be removed or repaired and retested.
Access and Engagement
North Star will provide access contact information and support for scheduling. Contractors must demonstrate effective first-time access protocols, including:
Initial contact 60-120 days before test due date
Follow-up letter schedule and escalation to North Star where access is not gained
Documented proof of communication attempts retained
Contract 1. Electrical Testing (EICR and Remedials) Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 16 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 19 tenders received
- 19 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 10 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 18 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
MMC FACILITY MANAGMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 12598565
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWG-5285-DPQY
18 Kettering Place
Cramlington
NE23 2XP
United Kingdom
Email: michael@mmcfacility.co.uk
Website: https://www.mmcfacility.co.uk
Region: UKC21 - Northumberland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Electrical Testing (EICR and Remedials) Service
Contracting authority
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP
- Companies House: IP21256R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGM-5183-NXYN
Endeavour House
Thornaby
TS17 6QN
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government