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Replacement of Fluorescent Lights with LED

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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07 Jan 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Replacement of Fluorescent Lights with LED" at Charles Pinfold, spearheaded by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY in Milton Keynes, falls under the public authority - sub-central government category. The location for this contract is in the UKJ12 region, United Kingdom, within the 'goods' industry category focused on lighting systems. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period running from 15th October 2025 to 15th November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition. The award was made to EJ Parker Tech Services, indicating that the process is in the contract award phase as of January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in energy-efficient lighting solutions, particularly those capable of swiftly supplying and installing LED systems. Due to the direct procurement method, this opportunity was suitable for a company like EJ Parker Tech Services, which could rapidly fulfil the requirements without competitive bidding. Large-scale businesses specializing in lighting technology upgrades in educational facilities would find such tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing partnerships with prominent educational institutions such as THE OPEN UNIVERSITY.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Fluorescent Lights with LED

Notice Description

Replacement of Fluorescent Lights with LED in Charles Pinfold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001001-2026
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
Large

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
£38,099 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EJ PARKER TECH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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