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Bedford High Lower School - LED Lighting & Emergency Lighting Upgrade

WIGAN COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the contracting process to upgrade the LED lighting and emergency lighting at Bedford High Lower School, located on Manchester Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2LU. The procurement was classified under the 'Electrical installation work' industry category and focused within the North West region of the UK. The process reached the 'Award' stage with KDE Ltd being selected as the supplier. Commencing on the 7th of April 2026, the contract will run until the 28th of August 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 181,917.66. The award was published on the 23rd of March 2026, following its activation on the 19th of March 2026.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical installation industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability requirements specified in the procurement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality lighting solutions and upgrades, especially those with expertise in LED technology, were well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. KDE Ltd, a supplier headquartered in Runcorn, Cheshire, successfully competed and secured the contract, reinforcing the potential for SMEs to thrive in public sector projects across the UK. Interested businesses can leverage such opportunities to expand their operational footprint and enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Bedford High Lower School - LED Lighting & Emergency Lighting Upgrade

Notice Description

The project will involve the upgrade of the lighting and emergency lighting system to LED at Bedford High Lower School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Wigan WN7 2LU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a80a32d-f49b-40e5-84c7-26d1d14fda8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ae7f0-1539-4896-acd1-90dac1db9ea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,917 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,917 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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