Award

Schools LED Lighting Upgrades, Various Locations within Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has successfully awarded contracts for the supply and installation of LED lighting upgrades at various schools across Powys, following an open competition procurement method below the threshold. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and now completed, entailed three geographical lots covering North, Mid, and South Powys, with the award notices published on 22nd October 2025. Ian Jones Electrical Contractors Ltd and C.F. Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited have been selected as the successful suppliers for these projects, which commenced on 17th November 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. The contracts were executed under the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 Edition, with the award values grossing amounts between £104,464 and £189,890, and fitting within the public authority classification designating Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for SMEs in the electrical installation industry, particularly those specialising in energy-efficient lighting. The awarded lots offer substantial contract values, fostering job creation and business expansion within Powys and the surrounding regions. Companies engaged in electrical contracting, with capabilities to handle projects on varying scales and those that adhere to the high standards reflected in the LED lighting upgrades, will find this procurement process aligned with their growth strategies. Additionally, the split into geographical lots allows businesses to tender for areas where they have a logistical advantage or specialised knowledge of local infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Schools LED Lighting Upgrades, Various Locations within Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council sought to enter into contract(s) with contractor(s) using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 Edition with Schedule of Amendments for Supply & installation of LED Lighting upgrades at Various schools within the County of Powys. The requirement was split into three geographical lots.

Lot Information

North Powys

Supply and installation of LED lighting at Various Schools in North Powys

MId Powys

Supply and installation of LED lighting at Various Schools in Mid Powys

South Powys

Supply and installation of LED lighting at Various Schools in South Powys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067454-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£378,453 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.simmons@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441597826000

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

C.F. ROBERTS (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

IAN JONES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

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