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SU152(25) LED Lighting Project - Phase 3

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:06

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 10:31

Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, conducted an open procurement for the "SU152(25) LED Lighting Project – Phase 3". This project involves comprehensive construction work to replace existing lighting with LED systems across key university buildings, including the Bay Campus and Singleton Campus in Swansea, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 28 August 2025, with the contract signed on 3 September 2025, and works scheduled from 11 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, and the contract has been awarded to JW Bowkett Electrical Installations Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in electrical and construction work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the size of the contract. It offers potential for business growth through engagement in a sizeable public sector project requiring expertise in LED installations, compliance with health and safety, and the ability to manage project delivery within occupied buildings. Companies with experience in modernising lighting systems and working collaboratively on phased strategies will find this contract particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

SU152(25) LED Lighting Project - Phase 3

Notice Description

SU152(25) LED Lighting Project - Phase 3 - Contract Notice Swansea University is looking to appoint a suitably qualified electrical contractor to deliver the replacement of existing lighting and emergency lighting for LED's together with amended controls systems and associated builders work in connection. The project scope covers 5 buildings - Bay Campus Library, Bay Campus School of Management, Sketty Lane Sports Centre, Singleton Campus Faraday Tower and Singleton Campus Wallace Building. The works will be undertaken within occupied buildings and a health and safety compliant phased decanting strategy will need to be agreed with the client team prior to the works commencing. The University will confirm if the refurbishment will be undertaken concurrently or consecutively across the various buildings post contract award. For the basis of this tender please assume that the buildings will be completed consecutively within each site (i.e. Singleton), but can be undertaken concurrently at the different sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061747-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,979,776 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,979,776 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JW BOWKETT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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