Electrical Framework
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced plans to buy construction and electrical work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
It is a framework worth up to £12,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 11:59pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £12,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to establish a multisupplier Electrical Services Framework Agreement to support the delivery of electrical works across its estate. The framework will be used to appoint competent electrical contractors to undertake a wide range of electrical services, covering both minor and major works, as required by the Authority over the term of the framework. 2. Purpose of the Framework The purpose of this framework is to provide LCRCA with a compliant, flexible, and efficient mechanism to procure electrical works across all Authority-owned and operated properties, assets, and locations. The framework will support: Planned and reactive…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Electrical Works 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030 What this lot coversLOT 1 - Minor Electrical Works Scope of Works Lot 1 will cover minor and low-value electrical works undertaken across the LCRCA estate. These works are typically reactive, short-duration, or low-complexity in nature and may be instructed at short notice. Typical works under Lot 1 may include, but are not limited to: Minor repairs and fault finding Replacement of sockets, switches, lighting fittings, and accessories Emergency call-outs and reactive maintenance Small-scale alterations or additions to existing electrical installations Testing and inspection of minor works Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), where required Minor remedial works arising from inspection reports Works are expected to be undertaken in occupied buildings and operational environments, requiring contractors to work safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. | Construction, Electrical | £8,000,000 |
| Major Electrical Works 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 What this lot coversScope of Works Lot 2 will cover major, planned, and higher-value electrical works across the LCRCA estate. These works are likely to involve larger projects, higher levels of coordination, and more complex technical requirements. Typical works under Lot 2 may include, but are not limited to: Full or partial electrical refurbishments New electrical installations Major upgrades to existing systems Power distribution upgrades and new supplies Lighting upgrades (including energy efficiency and compliance schemes) Tunnel and Marine Works Electrical works associated with capital projects and building refurbishments Remedial works arising from condition surveys or statutory inspections Integration with other building services or construction works Suppliers appointed to Lot 2 may be required to work collaboratively with other contractors, consultants, and stakeholders as part of wider project delivery. LOT 2 is a multiple supplier awarding LOT. | Construction, Electrical | £8,000,000 |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 011468-2026
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 040593-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
93Awards
65Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Optimus Facilities Ltd2 contracts
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From notice 011468-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 1 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.