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Upgrade of Fluorescent Lights

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, carried out by The Open University, involves the contract for the "Upgrade of Fluorescent Lights" at their campus in Milton Keynes, UK. Operating under the sub-central government category, the completion stage was reached as of the signing date on 31 July 2025. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, this contract has been awarded to Fagerhult, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract period is from 1 September 2025 to 2 September 2025, with a total gross value of £204,309. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically lighting systems, with key delivery in the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents significant business opportunities in the lighting and electrical goods industry. It is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in innovative and advanced lighting systems, such as LED technology or energy-efficient solutions. Companies equipped to handle large-scale upgrades and provide high-quality, reliable installations stand to benefit from similar opportunities. Being a below-threshold procurement, this also indicates possibilities for smaller businesses interested in public sector work without going through competitive tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of Fluorescent Lights

Notice Description

Upgrade of Fluorescent Lights at The Open University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05844c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,309 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 2 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAGERHULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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