Award

12778 - Bleak Hill Primary School - Replace Light Fittings with LED

ST HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 15:13

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, identified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "12778 - Bleak Hill Primary School - Replace Light Fittings with LED". This contract was awarded on 17 April 2026, with the supplier UNIFI ID LIMITED providing the services needed for replacing light fittings at Bleak Hill Primary School, located in the United Kingdom. The project falls under the construction work industry category, and was completed under an open competition procurement method that was below the threshold for more regulated requirements, ensuring a transparent tendering process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical works and construction, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the contract value of £50,000 excluding VAT for the successful completion of the works. The project's nature and value would especially suit businesses with expertise in energy efficiency improvements and installation of LED lighting systems. St Helens Council supports competition among SMEs, promoting regional economic growth, as seen in the original tender stage active in various regions across the United Kingdom, thus broadening opportunities for suppliers based in Merseyside or skilled in similar projects.

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Notice Title

12778 - Bleak Hill Primary School - Replace Light Fittings with LED

Notice Description

Bleak Hill Primary School - Replace Light Fittings with LED PS50,000 exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035355-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIFI ID

Further Information

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