Planning

Provision of LED Lighting

ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Academy Transformation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of LED Lighting" under the industry category of installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to engage suppliers in the provision of LED lighting for 10-12 schools. A preliminary market engagement, as governed by the Procurement Act 2023, will be undertaken without scoring or pre-selecting suppliers. Key dates include the engagement due on 14th February 2026, and the future notice anticipated by 31st March 2026. The estimated gross value of the contract is £1,000,800 GBP, spanning a contract period from August 2026 to August 2036.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to partake in a long-term project involving the installation of energy-efficient lighting solutions. Businesses in the electrical and mechanical installation industry could find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolios and establish enduring relationships with public sector buyers. Participation in this procurement process without the pressures of scoring or initial exclusion encourages a broad spectrum of suppliers to offer innovative solutions that could influence future contract considerations.

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Notice Title

Provision of LED Lighting

Notice Description

Procurement for LED lighting for 10-12 schools. This RFI is preliminary market engagement under sections 16-17 of the Procurement Act 2023. It is not a call for competition, will not be scored, and will not be used to preselect suppliers. Responses are for information only to shape a future tender.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004669-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£834,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gam Mahil
Contact Email
gaminder.mahil@attrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 354 4000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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