Planning

Lighting and Emergency Lighting Installation

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

SE TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, is planning a procurement process for the installation of lighting and emergency lighting at their Ashford & Ramsgate Depots. This project falls under the services category, specifically involving lighting equipment, electrical apparatus, and maintenance services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and involves an open procedure method. The procurement is above threshold and part of a special regime for utilities. The contract period is scheduled from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a projected notice date of 27 February 2026 for future communications. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3.6 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects in the utilities sector. Companies providing insulated wire, lighting equipment, and related maintenance services will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Additionally, firms capable of handling comprehensive installations at depot facilities should consider competing for this contract to potentially expand their business footprint within the public railway sector. Given the contract's substantial value, it is an attractive project for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lighting and Emergency Lighting Installation

Notice Description

Lighting and Emergency Lighting Installation at Ashford & Ramsgate Depots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026054-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

44300000 - Cable, wire and related products

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southeasternrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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