Award

Relighting at Pittville Recreation Centre

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:18

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for relighting the Pittville Recreation Centre is led by Cheltenham Borough Council, based in Cheltenham, UK. This project falls under the category of works relating to lighting systems and other electrical installation work. The tender was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with the procurement method focusing on relighting the sports and cricket halls by utilising intelligent systems to reduce energy consumption. The tender process began with the notice published in October 2025 and concluded with the award and signing of the contract in January 2026. The contract period commenced on January 13, 2026, and is scheduled to end on March 31, 2027. This initiative not only seeks to improve the lighting within the facility but also adheres to sustainability measures, setting expectations for compliance with BIBSE guide LG04 for sports lighting.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs in the electrical and lighting sectors, to showcase their capability in implementing energy-efficient technologies. The focus on intelligent lighting systems opens avenues for those specialising in advanced lighting technologies and control systems. The successful supplier, R F GARDINER LIMITED, highlights the viability for small to medium-sized enterprises to enter and thrive in public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in compliance documentation and certifications will also find opportunities in demonstrating the alignment of their solutions with specified regulatory standards. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business's profile, offer growth in new markets, and establish credibility in sustainable practices.

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Notice Title

Relighting at Pittville Recreation Centre

Notice Description

Pittville Recreation Centre (Site) is owned by the Authority and managed by The Cheltenham Trust. The existing lighting in the Sports Hall and Cricket Hall at the Site is nearing the end of its economic life and it is proposed that it is replaced with a new lighting scheme. The intent of the scheme is to provide an excellent lighting provision that also reduces energy demand through intelligent switching and controls. This will be achieved by replacing the existing lighting in both the Cricket Hall and the Sports Hall with new models, utilising the existing wiring but with alterations to switching and controls to provide the intelligence required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003233-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£50,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

R F GARDINER

R.F. GARDINER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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