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# Electrical Works Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/electrical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-064b64). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Liverpool City Region Combined Authority: "Electrical Works Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £35,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Nov 2026, 13:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 20 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Liverpool City Region Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-ons-e47000004)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £35,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 November 2026 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical installation work, Installation services of electrical equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UKD7, UKD72
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/electrical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-064b64#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-064b64`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** 10-12 bids per lot (model forecast for 2 of 2 lots), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.
- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/electrical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-064b64#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FRegister)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/electrical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-064b64#participate

## Description
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)/Merseytravel (the Authority) is seeking to establish a closed, multi-supplier Electrical Works Framework Agreement to support the delivery of electrical works across its estate.
The procurement has been split into two lots:
Lot 1: Minor Electrical Works
Lot 2: Major Electrical Works
Contract Duration: 48 months.
A two-stage Competitive Flexible Procurement will be undertaken as follows, per lot:
Stage 1: Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Lot 1: One supplier will be awarded.
Lot 2: Five suppliers will be awarded.
Stage 1 Instructions
- For Lot 1, the five compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). 
- For Lot 2, the ten compliant, highest-scoring suppliers in Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 (ITT Stage). 
- The Authority will use this stage to confirm basic details and that neither a supplier, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Debarment list (held by Cabinet Office). Where any such entities are listed on the debarment list, the Authority will consider whether to exclude the supplier from participating in the Procurement in accordance with its obligations under the Act. 
- The Authority will also undertake a review of the completed PSQ with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform. Responses to any conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the selection process and any selection criteria as set out in the Tender Notice, PSQ and tender documents.
Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 1
Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail
Operational Capacity - 40%
LV Maintenance Programme - 60% 
Relevant Experience - Pass/Fail
Ultimo License - Pass/Fail
Subcontractor Management - Pass/Fail (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria)
Stage 1 Criteria - Lot 2
Financial Capacity - Pass/Fail
Operational Capacity - 40%
Relevant Experience - Part A - 60%
Relevant Experience - Part B - Pass/Fail
Ultimo License - Pass/Fail
Subcontractor Management - (pass aligned with a score of 6 as per scoring criteria)
Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 1
Performance Management - 15%
Scenario: High Voltage Transformer Failure - 20%
Compliance, Audit and Record Keeping - 15%
Health & Safety - 10%
Social Value - 10%
Price - 30%
Stage 2 Criteria - Lot 2
Major Works Definition, Design Coordination and Pre-Construction Assurance - 15%
Scenario: Planned LV Switchgear Replacement within a Live Operational Asset - 15%
Health & Safety - 15%
Call-Off Cost Certainty, Change Control and Value for Money - 15%
Social Value - 10%
Price - 30%
In accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority reserves the right to refine the award criteria before inviting final tenders. 
Subject to budget, the party to framework call offs may be either LCRCA or Merseytravel.
Preliminary Market Engagement...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/electrical-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-064b64)

## Lots (2)
### Lot LOT 1: Minor Electrical Works
- **Lot id:** `LOT 1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45310000, 51110000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Estimated Value:** £5,000,000
- **Description:** Call Offs with an estimated contract value up to £50,000 will be awarded via Lot 1. 
The Lot used to award Call Offs with an estimated contract value between £50,001 - £250,000 will be guided by Appendix H - Lot Appraisal Matrix.
- **Contract Period:** 15/02/2027 to 14/02/2031

### Lot LOT 2: Major Electrical Works
- **Lot id:** `LOT 2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45310000, 51110000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Estimated Value:** £30,000,000
- **Description:** Works valued at over £250,000 will be ran via Further Competition in Lot 2.
Works valued between £50,001 - £250,000 will be called off via Lot 1 or Lot 2 based upon an assessment of the individual requirement.
- **Contract Period:** 15/02/2027 to 14/02/2031

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F094676-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-07T11:06:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-14T03:57:50.308Z
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