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Brackenhurst Vertical Farm Electrical Works

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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02 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) conducted a procurement process titled "Brackenhurst Vertical Farm Electrical Works", classified under the "Electrical installation work" industry category. The procurement sought electrical enabling works for a new Vertical Farm unit, encompassing locations such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands. This process has been completed with an award stage concluded on 2nd February 2026, following the tender period ending on 16th January 2026. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2027.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly suited for large electrical installation firms familiar with vertical farming infrastructure. While the contract was awarded to Electract Ltd for £31,000, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar opportunities viable, given they cater to the electrical works category. The procurement method, classified as "Other", was inclusive of SMEs, and the focus on modern agricultural technology like vertical farms invites innovation-led businesses to engage in future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Brackenhurst Vertical Farm Electrical Works

Notice Description

Electrical enabling works to allow for the installation of a new Vertical Farm unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41730379-4377-48ef-8739-fdaf725e7bfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRACT

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