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Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England recently completed the procurement process for the Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade, classified under the goods category, specifically lighting systems. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, opted for a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract period spanned from 27 November 2025 to 28 November 2025, with the contract being signed on 26 November 2025. This upgrade is set to enhance the lighting infrastructure at the Arnolfini and was awarded to B & D Carter (Electrical) Ltd, a supplier also based in Bristol, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses in the electrical and lighting sectors, specifically those capable of delivering lighting system upgrades in compliance with public authority standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like B & D Carter (Electrical) Ltd, which specialise in electrical installations and upgrades, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The University of the West of England's direct procurement approach often results in streamlined processes, providing efficient pathways for businesses to supply necessary goods without the complexity of competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade

Notice Description

Q3082/P3 - UWE Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,436 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B & D CARTER (ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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