This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

13 Jun 2026 at 06:45

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre, located in London, is overseeing a procurement process for the replacement and commissioning of LED lighting in its event spaces, totalling approximately 6,750 square metres. The procurement, classified under services with a focus on lighting equipment and electric lamps, follows an open and competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is in the contract amendment stage as of 13th June 2026, with the project initially awarded and contracted to RAYTELL ELECTRICAL CO. LIMITED. The project commenced on 5th June 2026 and was adapted on this date to include missing items from tender drawings, now provided, with the contract estimated to span over three years until 29th January 2029. The gross contract value is approximately £1,736,726 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical installation and lighting equipment sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive LED solutions and understanding of public-sector contracts. The emphasis on open competitive procedures allows for SME participation, as evidenced by the involvement of RAYTELL ELECTRICAL CO. LIMITED, an SME based in London. Businesses looking to expand in the public infrastructure and facilities sector may find this contract a suitable opportunity to leverage their expertise and establish a reputable presence in government-led projects. Furthermore, the tender allows for future adaptations, such as ceiling painting and repairs, expanding the scope for companies offering ancillary services.

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Notice Title

LED Lighting Fitment and Commission

Notice Description

The QEII Centre has entered into a contract for the replacement, testing and commissioning of LED lighting within its event areas and associated spaces. The Centre has a total of approximately 6,750 square metres of function and event space, and the works are expected to be delivered in phases over a three-year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Centre may also wish to include the painting and repair of ceilings within the contract, or specified separately, to run co-terminus with the work. The reasoning for this is that the ceilings will be accessible and working at height equipment will be use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055943-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,124,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,124,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,252,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,447,272 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH CONFERENCE CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3EE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAYTELL ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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