Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-a170-71cb-b5d5-80340e25e27e/electrical-works-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) Open for bidsGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Electrical Works Framework [Liverpool City Region Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority) Estimated value £35,000,000 Published 7 Oct 2026 Deadline 17 days left 2 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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 1Minor Electrical Works - Lot 2Major 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 1One supplier will be awarded. - Lot 2Five 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 was not undertaken as this was not deemed necessary for the nature of the requirements. Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical installation workInstallation services of electrical equipment Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-064b64-2026-10-07T12:06:24+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-064b64-2026-10-07T12:06:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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