AwardedAwarded 21 August 2026

Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement)

South Oxfordshire District Council · Local authority

In brief

South Oxfordshire District Council awarded architecture and engineering and energy work to Lowe and Oliver Limited on 21 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £69,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 July 2026.

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.

What the notice says

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council (The Councils) are seeking a suitably qualified Contractor to deliver Lightning Protection Testing (405 items), Portable Appliance Testing (2,281 items), Fixed Wire Installation Testing (272 items), Solar Panel Maintenance (90 Panels), Electrical Remedials and Improvements across Development and Corporate Landlord (DCL) Managed Properties for a period of 2 years. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in September 2026.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Lowe and Oliver Limited (SME)£46,510
21 August 2026 to 30 June 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 035742-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081019-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

20

Awards

12

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  5. Unclassified Road Conditions Survey (Lot 1) (2027)

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    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated

From notice 035742-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026, last updated 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.