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19 Jun 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for a fire alarm upgrade at Winstanley Primary School, located on Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JP. This project falls under the Electrical Installation Work category (CPV 45310000) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement concluded with an award stage, where the contract, valued at £66,589.45, was awarded on 27th May 2026 to GHE Electrical, Fire & Security Ltd, a small or medium enterprise (SME). The work is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude by 4th September 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and related services. SMEs in the North West seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects can particularly benefit. The project's nature and scope make it ideal for businesses with expertise in upgrading safety systems within educational institutions, promoting growth by leveraging technical skills in high-demand safety infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Winstanley Primary School - Fire Alarm Upgrade

Notice Description

The project will involve the upgrade of the fire alarm system at Winstanley Primary School, Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-319ca8c8-cf44-4e9e-b2ef-62fb8a6c6481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ceb42b-f79a-4c54-b502-2482a884094c
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
£66,589 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 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

GHE ELECTRICAL, FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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