Official UK procurement notice
AP25183 - Electrical Engineering Framework
Authority: Arc Property Services Partnership Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionArc Property Services Partnership Limited (the “Client”) intends to procure a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of a comprehensive range of electrical engineering works across the operational estate that it manages on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) and other customers.
The Framework will provide access to a maximum of 2 (two) suitably qualified and experienced Contractors capable of delivering works on an as-required basis. The services will support the Client’s construction, maintenance and asset management activities across multiple sites. The scope of services to be delivered under the Framework includes, but is not limited to:
- Electrical Distribution & Power Systems: Provision, installation, maintenance and upgrade of electrical distribution infrastructure including main distribution panel boards, distribution boards and power circuits, ensuring reliable and compliant power delivery across facilities.
- Lighting Systems & Controls: Design, supply, installation and maintenance of lighting circuits, lighting fittings, lighting controls, emergency lighting and specialist systems such as stage lighting, delivering efficient, compliant and fit-for-purpose illumination solutions.
- Specialist & Renewable Systems: Installation and servicing of solar PV systems, UPS systems (including data centre applications) and fan convector heaters, supporting energy efficiency, resilience and environmental performance.
- High Voltage & Earthing: Works associated with high voltage equipment and earthing systems, including installation, inspection and compliance testing to ensure safety and operational integrity.
- Life Safety & Security Systems: Installation and integration of fire detection and alarm systems and trespasser/intruder detection systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and asset protection requirements.
- Communications & Ancillary Systems: Provision and installation of TV aerial systems and associated infrastructure to support communication and media distribution needs.
- Testing, Commissioning & General Works: Comprehensive general electrical works, load testing, inspection and commissioning activities to validate system performance, compliance and readiness for operation.
A full list of appropriate CPV codes we be made available within the specification document.
The Framework will operate under the NEC4 Framework Contract and will enable the Client to commission individual call-off contracts for specific projects or service requirements. Call-off contracts will be arranged using the methodologies identiefied elsewere in this notice.
Prices will be based on those provided within the Framework Commercial model (where appropriate).
The Framework will cover a geographically dispersed estate, with works located across Nottinghamshire (main area), Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire.
The anticipated initial term of the Framework is two (2) years, with options to extend for a further two (2) years plus one (1) year (2+2+1), giving a maximum potential duration of five (5) years. The 5 year framework length is to be utilised to coincide with the current end of Arc Partnership’s arrangement with NCC.
The total value of the Framework (available to all suppliers) over its full term is £13,200,000 (inclusive of VAT), however there is no guarantee as to the value or volume of work provided.
The successful suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with the Client, contributing to social value outcomes, supporting carbon reduction objectives and demonstrating high standards of health and safety, compliance, and service delivery across all commissioned works.
For the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the CPV codes stated within this notice are deemed to include the Category and Sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. “71000000: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services” is deemed to include “71300000: Engineering services”.
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- How the procedure runs: The procurement process will follow a “competitive flexible procedure” as detailed in Section 20 of the PA23. This procurement process will be undertaken in 2 stages: • Stage 1 – Selection Criteria – This is a set of questions and criteria that must be passed in order to move on to Stage 2 of the procurement. The criteria and questions are based on the Bidders history and their current processes to gauge their competency, capability and capacity to meet the framework requirements. Answers to the questions asked will be evaluated and scored based on a matrix. The 5 (five) Bidders who receive full pass marks and score the highest marks at Stage 1, will pass on to Stage 2. • Stage 2 – Award Criteria – This is a set of quality questions that the Bidder needs to answer based on what the Bidder will do or how they will approach works, if they get onto the framework. The questions will be designed to further gauge their competency and capability, as well as their financial pricing. Answers to the questions asked will be evaluated and scored based on a matrix. The prices within the commercial model will be evaluated using a standard formula. The 2 (two) Bidders who receive score the highest combined score for price and quality (this providing the Most Advantageous Tenders) will be awarded places on the framework. Full details for Stage 1 are included within the ITT documents for this procurement. Stage 2 details will be fully provided to those bidders who progress to that stage.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Building completion work · Building installation work · Construction work · Construction-related services · Electrical installation work · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Emergency and security equipment · Engineering services · Installation services (except software) · Installation services of communications equipment · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · +12 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 2 suppliers
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 20 Dec 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- No fees will be charged to the suppliers for particiaption in this framework.
Published description of the framework
Framework prices will be established at Stage 2 of the procurement process and will utilise a framework commercial model. Project specific prices and items not covered by the Framework Commercial model will be sought on a call-off by call-off basis.
As part of the call-off process, the Client will utilise whichever of the following awarding processes it feels will produce best value for each project:
•Mini-Competition Without Design;
•Mini-Competition With Design And / Or Additional Award Criteria;
•Accelerated Delivery; or
•Objective Criteria
Full information on the call-off process will be avaiable within the Framework Conditions, avaiable as part of the procurement process.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£11,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
•Bidder is registered on the Central Digital Platform (Find A Tender)
•Bidder is not on the Government’s Debarment List
•Bidder has minimum turnover of £500,000 per annum
•Bidder has the following insurances:
oEmployers Liability - £5,000,000
oPublic Liability - £10,000,000
oProfessional Indemnity - £2,000,000
•Bidders Employers and Public insurance policy has an indemnity to principal clause
•Bidder has the human and technical resources to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation
•Bidder’s staff (including Sub-Contractors) must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate including the Child Barring Section Searches
•Bidder pays the Real Living Wage as issued by the Living Wage Foundation.
•Bidder is willing to sign up to Signatory level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment within first 12 month
•Bidder is willing to supply Social Value TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, and Measures) information on an annual basis
•Bidder has systems to pay suppliers within 30 days
•Bidder has not had a contract/framework terminated early in the last 3 years
- Technical & professional ability
•Bidder is registered with NICEIC (or equivalent)
•Competent Person Schemes (CPS) to sign off Unvented Installations for Building Control / Regulations (or equivalent)
•Bidders Site Supervisors hold SSSTS (or equivalent)
•Bidder holds CHAS or SSIP (or equivalent)
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality based on written responses: 80%
- Pricing from the commercial model: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
- Pricing from the commercial model: See tender documents
- Quality based on written responses: See tender documents
- Economic & financial standing
•Bidder is registered on the Central Digital Platform (Find A Tender)
•Bidder is not on the Government’s Debarment List
•Bidder has minimum turnover of £500,000 per annum
•Bidder has the following insurances:
oEmployers Liability - £5,000,000
oPublic Liability - £10,000,000
oProfessional Indemnity - £2,000,000
•Bidders Employers and Public insurance policy has an indemnity to principal clause
•Bidder has the human and technical resources to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation
•Bidder’s staff (including Sub-Contractors) must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate including the Child Barring Section Searches
•Bidder pays the Real Living Wage as issued by the Living Wage Foundation.
•Bidder is willing to sign up to Signatory level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment within first 12 month
•Bidder is willing to supply Social Value TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, and Measures) information on an annual basis
•Bidder has systems to pay suppliers within 30 days
•Bidder has not had a contract/framework terminated early in the last 3 years
- Technical & professional ability
•Bidder is registered with NICEIC (or equivalent)
•Competent Person Schemes (CPS) to sign off Unvented Installations for Building Control / Regulations (or equivalent)
•Bidders Site Supervisors hold SSSTS (or equivalent)
•Bidder holds CHAS or SSIP (or equivalent)
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “AP25183 - Electrical Engineering Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
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
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 15 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
- Last source update
- 30 Jun 2026, 16:34 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
AP25183- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060573- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b496Find a Tender
- How it runs
The procurement process will follow a “competitive flexible procedure” as detailed in Section 20 of the PA23. This procurement process will be undertaken in 2 stages:
- Stage 1 – Selection Criteria – This is a set of questions and criteria that must be passed in order to move on to Stage 2 of the procurement. The criteria and questions are based on the Bidders history and their current processes to gauge their competency, capability and capacity to meet the framework requirements. Answers to the questions asked will be evaluated and scored based on a matrix. The 5 (five) Bidders who receive full pass marks and score the highest marks at Stage 1, will pass on to Stage 2.
- Stage 2 – Award Criteria – This is a set of quality questions that the Bidder needs to answer based on what the Bidder will do or how they will approach works, if they get onto the framework. The questions will be designed to further gauge their competency and capability, as well as their financial pricing. Answers to the questions asked will be evaluated and scored based on a matrix. The prices within the commercial model will be evaluated using a standard formula. The 2 (two) Bidders who receive score the highest combined score for price and quality (this providing the Most Advantageous Tenders) will be awarded places on the framework.
Full details for Stage 1 are included within the ITT documents for this procurement. Stage 2 details will be fully provided to those bidders who progress to that stage.
- Risks
As the Client's main customer is Nottinghamshire County Council, there is a risk of increase or decrease in the number of sites managed and the types of properties serviced, due to the proposal of local government re-organisation (LGR).
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 27 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Appointment period ends
- 27 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 20 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · No fees will be charged to the suppliers for particiaption in this framework.
Timeline
15 Jun 2026 → 20 Dec 2026 · 8 dates- Planning notice published128 days ago15 Jun 2026, 09:34 BST
- Next notice expected121 days ago22 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published114 days ago29 Jun 2026, 09:00 BST
- Latest notice published113 days ago30 Jun 2026, 16:34 BST
- Clarification questions by93 days ago20 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends86 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
- Today21 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 20 days9 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 60 days20 Dec 2026
Notice history
5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jun 2026- Planned procurement notice published15 Jun 2026, 09:34 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published29 Jun 2026, 09:00 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active29 Jun 2026, 09:00 BST
- Tender notice published30 Jun 2026, 14:21 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published30 Jun 2026, 16:34 BSTUK4
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-06: 1 release · 15 Jun 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Document providing a summary of the framework, who the client is and the processes the bidder must follow.
- Bidding documents and specifications Summary of Requirements document to provide an overview of the procurement process, details on who the client is and what the framework agreement will be.
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender