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NP Library LED Lighting Project

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NP Library LED Lighting Project" has been completed, with Bath Spa University as the buying organisation. This project, classified under the lighting systems category (CPV code 31527260), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with a contract period from 1 August to 31 December 2025. The procurement was conducted through a method classified as 'Not applicable', indicating a potential direct award or another streamlined procedure for this contract valued at £154,381.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in industrial lighting systems. The successful bidder, FW THORPE PLC, a large-scale enterprise, suggests that similar-sized firms with the capability to deliver high-quality works may find opportunities in future procurement rounds. Although there were no suitability requirements for SMEs or VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise), larger businesses with expertise in technological advancements in lighting systems could leverage this type of procurement to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP Library LED Lighting Project

Notice Description

NP Library LED Lighting Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e2548fc-048c-4025-a84e-61a461f07d32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba80645-e2fe-4b22-b044-7c3046097222
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,381 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,381 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FW THORPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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