Contract awardedEICR

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

South Oxfordshire District Council
South East
Open procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028

The contract covers statutory testing and maintenance across council-managed properties, specifically including 405 lightning protection items, 2,281 portable appliances, 272 fixed wire installations, and 90 solar panels. The scope also includes ad-hoc electrical remedial works and system improvements. The contractor must manage these assets across multiple sites over a two-year period.

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Awarded value: £47k; As published
Published: 20 April 2026
Awarded: 25 August 2026; Lowe and Oliver
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 August 2028

What the contract covers

Below threshold - open competition

Provision of comprehensive electrical testing, maintenance, and remedial services for corporate and development property portfolios, including solar panel system support.

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

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Below threshold - open competition
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 71314100

Services in this contract

Fixed wire testing and EICRMain service£180k typicalFixed wire installation testing (272 items) with electrical remedials
Lightning protection and earthing£30k typicalLightning protection testing of 405 items
Portable and fixed appliance testing£70k typicalPortable appliance testing of 2,281 items
Solar PV and battery storage£161k typicalSolar panel maintenance for 90 panels

Lifecycle

Published
20 April 2026
Contract awardedto Lowe and Oliver
25 August 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2028

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South Oxfordshire District Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1168627/electrical-services-including-lightning-protection-testing-portable-appliance-te
Buyer reference: C-000354
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06869c
Last checked: 5 November 2026

South Oxfordshire District Council. Electrical Services (including Lightning Protection Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fixed Wire Installation Testing, Electrical Remedials, Solar Panel Maintenance and Improvement). Contract award, 20 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1168627/electrical-services-including-lightning-protection-testing-portable-appliance-te (accessed 5 November 2026).