Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-c4b6-7294-a4f8-1a9b71de7ecc/1718-0512-the-supply-and-installation-of-power-and-lighting-including-emergency closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1718-0512 The Supply and Installation of Power and Lighting (including emergency lighting) at 24 Residential High-Rise Tower Blocks within Islington [Islington](https://tendernation.io/buyers/islington) Estimated value £2,600,000 Published 9 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 11 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for the replacement of communal lighting and power (including emergency lighting to high rise residential tower blocks. ### Current status / Background The existing electrical power and lighting to communal and back of house areas is to be replaced. These works are to include emergency lighting which provides a minimum of three hours plus three' battery powered lighting from a central battery source in the event of a mains power failure. These works provide a central / distributed battery back-up for emergency lighting system. ### The requirement To install a new lighting, off the shelf central/ distributed battery system with remote monitoring and testing function. To remove existing lighting and power and install a replacement system in its place, to commission the new power and lighting, to install fire protection to all penetrations, to make good and repair all walls, ceilings and floors matching all RAL colours to existing. Areas to be included in the work: - Communal corridor and stairwell lighting - Lighting in Lift Motor Room and Mechanical Services Plant Room areas are included - Lighting on roof and within basement areas have been included - All back of house areas Items not included in the work: - Electrical supplies to dwellings (lateral mains) - Electrical installations for mechanical plant The contract is to commit the winning contractor to employing an apprentice for a minimum duration of one year per million pound spend for the duration of the contract who is to be employed under the pastoral care of the Council. ### Lots The scheme is to be tendered as two lots: • Lot 1-10 Building Blocks • Lot 2-14 Building Blocks Organisations may apply for Lot 1 and /or Lot 2 or both. Prospective bidders must indicate in their selection questionnaire submission which Lot(s) they wish to apply for. If a single contractor wins both Lots, then there will be single contract for both Lots. - Lot 1 consists of 10 blocks. Lot 2 consists of 14 blocks. Both Lots are for electrical works to be undertaken within buildings replacing the existing power and lighting. Blocks have been grouped in a practical way for ease of undertaking the proposed works For full details, please see the procurement documents on the London Tenders Portal: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=17401273-ddb9-e911-80f8-005056b64545) Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4ea25ccd-7460-4452-a72a-9a14569c2062) 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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