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ESTATES WORK

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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11 Sep 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Davy Building emergency lighting project has been completed by the University of Plymouth. Under the industry category of electrical machinery and lighting engineering services, this contract falls within the services sector. The buying organisation is a sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The contract, identified by Award_UOP_3018349, was successfully awarded, and the procurement method used was below the threshold, although specific details remain unknown. Key dates include the contract's signing on 24th July 2025, with the procurement process reaching its conclusion on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and lighting services. As the contract has been awarded to CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, similar companies could find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this domain. Businesses with expertise in artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings may benefit significantly. This project highlights the potential for growth through collaboration with educational institutions like the University of Plymouth, which actively seeks reliable suppliers to enhance their facilities.

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Notice Title

ESTATES WORK

Notice Description

Davy Building emergency lighting project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05983f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055661-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,629 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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