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Tender for Design and Installation of external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council, in partnership with Vale of White Horse District Council, is seeking tenders for the design and installation of new external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. This tender falls under the construction work industry category, focusing on exterior lights, lighting systems, and electrical accessories. It is part of an active procurement stage with an open competition method, set below the threshold for EU procurement. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Proactis e-procurement system before the deadline on 8th August 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 5th August 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2026, ending on 27th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, electrical installations, and communication systems. With a focus on quality and price, businesses that can offer innovative lighting solutions and maintain competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed. The contract is valued at £80,000, with a gross amount of £96,000, providing financial growth potential for participating firms. Additionally, companies with expertise in bespoke lighting and electrical systems will find this project particularly suitable due to the emphasis on customised design and installations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Design and Installation of external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

Notice Description

South Oxfordshire District Council invites suitable organisations to receive tender documentation for the Design & Installation of New External Lighting and Associated Works at The Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. The proposed site works comprise: * Electrical Installations - The Contractor is responsible for providing all proposed lighting components, software, training and specifications that will enable for full programming of lighting individually and for colour changes including sequencing displays. To Contractor's Design. * Fire Stopping - To Contractor's Design. Communication Installations - To Contractor's Design. * Builders Work in connection with the above -To Contractor's Design. * Minor Building Works and Ancillary Buildings - To Contractor's Design. * Data Installations - To Contractor's Design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041984-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

31681000 - Electrical accessories

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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