Planning

T25/0011 NESST: Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:05

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19 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University is in the planning stage for a tender aimed at obtaining a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the north elevation of the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This procurement process involves the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the lighting solution, with an emphasis on innovative ideas ranging from static lighting to complex video projections. Key dates include the scheduled market engagement milestone due by 17 October 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and it falls above the threshold set for sub-central government public authorities. The anticipated contract period ranges from 30 November 2025 to 3 August 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 3 August 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in electrical machinery, lighting equipment, and their associated maintenance and engineering services to expand their operations and client base. Firms with expertise in street-lighting equipment, video projectors, and public lighting installation are particularly well-suited to respond to this engagement. As the buyer, Northumbria University seeks innovative solutions from qualified suppliers that can enhance the architectural aesthetics of the NESST Building while ensuring reliable long-term service. Businesses that can provide detailed options and solutions are encouraged to participate, presenting a strategic growth opportunity within the vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne locale.

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Notice Title

T25/0011 NESST: Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution

Notice Description

Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution for NESST Building North Elevation. The University is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, install, commission and maintain a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building north elevation. The Building is located on Northumbria University's central Newcastle City Campus adjacent to the central motorway. At this stage we are looking for suppliers to offer up a range of options/solutions in as much detail as possible to help inform a future tender process. The options may range from basic static lighting to more technical video projection ideas. Further details are available on the delta portal Access code: QWJ6C93UN7. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982611701

Planning Information

The University is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, install, commission and maintain a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building north elevation. The Building is located on Northumbria University's central Newcastle City Campus adjacent to the central motorway. At this stage we are looking for suppliers to offer up a range of options/solutions in as much detail as possible, to help inform a future tender process. The options may range from basic static lighting to more technical video projection ideas. Further details are available on the delta portal Access code: QWJ6C93UN7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059520-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31527260 - Lighting systems

31527270 - Platforms lighting

31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

38652100 - Projectors

38652120 - Video projectors

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Gill Mournian
Contact Email
gill.mournian@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 227 4303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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