Scope
Reference
DN774101
Description
Contract for the care of electrical systems, including emergency lighting, portable appliance testing (PAT), periodic fixed wire testing, switchgear maintenance, vehicle charging, maintenance of existing photo photovoltaic panels and other associated services as required.
Contract includes for both planned maintenance and responsive repairs.
Contract requires 24/7/365 cover with emergency responses to be on site within 1 hour.
Suppliers must be able to manage multiple, simultaneous call outs daily at various sites and within timescales given in the specification (as little as 1 hour).
The Council is looking to enter into a contract for up to 7 years (4+3) with a suitable Supplier.
Suppliers must be fully qualified and be able to evidence good H&S policies and procedures.
Supplier's staff attending certain sites must DBS certified.
Historical spend for this category is circa £500,000 per annum, though this amount is not guaranteed and may decrease or increase over the Contract term.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
A 3 year extension may be offered, at the sole discretion of the Council and will be subject to the Council obtaining a satisfactory service, undertaken safely whilst offering value for money.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers must have a minimum annual turnover of no less than £700,000.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Suppliers must have appropriate accreditations for working on electrical systems and with gas systems.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
If this is something you would like to tender for, please register on our e-procurement portal, The Chest: North West Procurement Portal - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality, | Experience of working in similar environment, ability to manage multiple call outs simultaneously and within required timescales, H&S procedures & policies, management and complaint escalation and... |
Quality | 50% |
| Pirce | Based on hourly rates, including call outs. Overhead & Profit - Which is to be fixed for the Contract term. |
Price | 50% |
Other information
Payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice.
The Council offers an Early Payment Scheme ("the Scheme"), which enables Suppliers to be paid ahead of standard 30-day payment terms in exchange for a small rebate, which is typically lower than other financing options available. Full details will be provided at time of tender.
Description of risks to contract performance
The Council will dispose of and gain sites throughout the Contract term.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRJ-8362-DVNT
Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL1 1HD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rod Walters
Email: commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.oldham.gov.uk
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government