Eastern Procurement Limited (EP) is inviting early market engagement ahead of launching a major new Heating and Electrical Framework, with an estimated value of £1,273,166,760 (including VAT) over four years. This framework will cover the full spectrum of heating and electrical services – from gas, oil, and solid fuel through to biomass, heat pumps, electric heating, and renewable technologies – alongside electrical testing, installation, repair, and decarbonisation projects. For heating and electrical contractors of all sizes, including those specialising in low-carbon and renewable technologies, this is a significant procurement opportunity worth engaging with now.
If you are considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe for a rapid assessment of whether this opportunity aligns with your strengths.
Scope: Broad Coverage for Diverse Specialists
EP is shaping this framework to encompass:
- Heating installations, servicing, and maintenance – domestic and commercial – across all fuel types
- Renewable and low-carbon technologies: biomass, heat pumps, electric heating, solar thermal
- Electrical testing, installation, repair, and upgrades
- Decarbonisation and grant-funded projects specific to heating and electrical works
- Project management, including coordination with suppliers from other EP frameworks
This breadth means the framework offers genuine routes to market for traditional heating and electrical contractors, specialist low-carbon installers, and innovative SMEs introducing fresh decarbonisation solutions.
Why Engage at the Pre-Market Stage?
Because this is a pre-market engagement exercise rather than a live tender, EP is actively seeking supplier input to shape the final procurement structure. Engaging now gives you a genuine voice in influencing the lot design and specification – a meaningful commercial advantage before the formal competition opens. For contractors who want to understand how to present decarbonisation and renewable credentials effectively in a bid, our construction bid writing support page covers the key principles.
Quick Facts
- Framework value: £1,273,166,760 (including VAT)
- Authority: Eastern Procurement Limited
- Duration: 4 years
- Scope: Heating (all fuel types inc. renewables), electrical services, decarbonisation, grant-funded works
- Status: Pre-market engagement
Key Dates
- Early engagement deadline: 8 June 2026
Preparing for Success
- Engage now: Submit feedback or register interest to influence the specifications that best reflect your services.
- Lead with decarbonisation credentials: The framework's emphasis on renewable technology and grant-funded low-carbon works means strong credentials in this area will set bids apart when the formal ITT is published.
- Consider consortium approaches: With both heating and electrical categories and broad technology coverage, multi-specialist bids or consortium arrangements may be well-received, particularly for larger lots.
- Monitor for updates: The final lot structure is yet to be confirmed. Check the Find a Tender notice regularly for the next stage of documentation.
With its substantial value and clear commitment to the low-carbon agenda, this Eastern Procurement framework is a central opportunity for heating and electrical contractors targeting the public sector. Contact Thornton & Lowe today to ensure you are well-positioned when the formal tender is published.
