Award

Lighting Upgrade

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Lighting Upgrade" project involves the Bank of England as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the category of engineering services and focuses on the location of London, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the tender status marked as complete. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract was signed on 29th September 2025, and it was active from that date until 13th October 2025. The total contract value was £42,523.53 GBP gross, with a net amount of £35,436.27 GBP.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and engineering services to enhance their capabilities and expand their portfolios through public projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Volmech Electrical Contractors Limited, which successfully secured the contract, would find such procurement processes conducive for demonstrating expertise in lighting and electrical upgrades. The direct method procurement without competition appeals to firms ready to deliver quality without engaging in competitive bidding, offering a straightforward path to collaboration with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Lighting Upgrade

Notice Description

Lighting Upgrades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05def5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072911-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,436 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLMECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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