Open24 days left · express interest by midday, Friday 23 October 2026

Property Electrical Repairs - Berwick-upon-Tweed Area

In brief

Bernicia Group is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and energy work (North East).

The estimated value is £2,500,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by midday, Friday 23 October 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Questions by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Pricing 60% · Quality 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 128 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bernicia is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver responsive electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and associated works across its housing stock and communal areas. The contract will ensure that all electrical installations remain safe, compliant and operational, whilst providing a high-quality, customer-focused service that delivers value for money and supports Bernicia's commitment to maintaining safe, sustainable homes. The successful contractor will be expected to undertake works in accordance with all current electrical regulations and industry best practice, achieve agreed performance standards, minimise disruption to customers, and work collaboratively between Bernicia and our general repairs contractor in Berwick to drive continuous improvement, social value outcomes and environmental sustainability throughout the contract term.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Social value questions?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
Register your interest before midday, Friday 23 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

23 June 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 058936-2026
8 July 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 063946-2026
23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090190-2026

About the buyer

Bernicia GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Bernicia Group

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From notice 058936-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 June 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.