Award

IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 15:04

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 14:10

Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026" project, initiated by the Department for Transport, is focused on upgrading lighting and BMS/FCU controllers at the International Maritime Organization building in London. This procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to the lighting systems on the 6th and 7th floors as well as all stairwells, alongside modifications to the building management system on the 6th floor. The initial planning phase began in January 2026, followed by tendering and awarding stages, culminating with the contract award in mid-April 2026. The works are scheduled to commence on 27th July and conclude by 11th September 2026. The procurement method deployed was an open competition below threshold, allowing diverse participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and companies involved in electrical installation, software packages, and building maintenance, as the project encompasses vast technical and renovation scopes. Participating businesses can not only engage in the current contract but also position themselves for future phases of similar upgrades planned by the Department. Suitable contenders are those with expertise in lighting upgrades, control systems design, and comprehensive building solution provisions, with an aim to enhance energy efficiency and modernise infrastructure.

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Notice Title

IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026

Notice Description

The scope of works is: 1. Lighting upgrades on the 6th floor 2. Lighting upgrades on the 7th floor 3. Lighting upgrades to all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A - Core G) 4. BMS/FCU Controller works within the whole of the Sixth Floor The outline scope of works following the above contractors design portion shall comprise, but is not limited to, the following: Lighting Upgrades - Replacement of existing lighting control system and light fittings to LED on 6th & 7th floors as well as all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A - G). BMS/FCU Controller Works - Undertake a full design of all necessary modifications to existing control systems. - Supply and install outstation controllers within riser control enclosures. - Supply and install new fan coil unit controllers and associated sensors. - Modify BMS head end to fully incorporate new controllers. The provisional timetable for this procurement is: w/c 26 Jan 26 - Tender goes live w/c 2 Feb 26 - Site Visits Noon on Mon 23 Feb - Tender deadline w/c 30 Mar 26 - DfT Issue of intention to award Mid-April - Contract Award 27 Jul - 11 Sep - Works on site, London If you are interested in this opportunity: 1. Register for a Jaggaer account: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html 2. Once you have a Jaggaer account, click through to: itt_2976 - IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026 3. Book a site visit at the IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SR by emailing Alex.Barnes@atkinsrealis.com cc Zack.Warne@atkinsrealis.com and Samar.Ali@dft.gov.uk - please indicate dates and two hour slots in which you will be available to attend. 4. With the exception of arranging site visits, please use the messaging function on the Jaggaer Portal for all other queries. Please note that the Portal sends automated notifications to alert suppliers of new messages. These will come from noreply@jaggaer.com and may appear in your Junk folder. The Department is in the process of replacing fire doors within the IMO Building and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Department is in the process of upgrading lighting to LED and upgrading BMS/FCU controllers within the IMO Building, and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of lighting works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

Planning Information

The upcoming opportunity is for the following works to be undertaken at the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR: 1. Lighting upgrades on the 6th floor 2. Lighting upgrades on the 7th floor 3. Lighting upgrades to all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A – Core G) 4. BMS/FCU Controller works within the whole of the Sixth Floor The outline scope of works following the above contractors design portion shall comprise, but is not limited to, the following: Lighting Upgrades - Replacement of existing lighting control system and light fittings to LED on 6th & 7th floors as well as all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A – G). BMS/FCU Controller Works - Undertake a full design of all necessary modifications to existing control systems. - Supply and install outstation controllers within riser control enclosures. - Supply and install new fan coil unit controllers and associated sensors. - Modify BMS head end to fully incorporate new controllers. The provisional timetable for this procurement is: w/c 26 January– Tender goes live w/c 2 February – Site Visits Noon on Mon 23 February – Tender deadline w/c 30 March – DfT Issue of intention to award w/c13 April – Contract Award 27 July – 11 September – Works on site, London If you are interested in this opportunity please inform Samar.Ali@dft.gov.uk and register for a Jaggaer account: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html The tender documents will be issued via Jaggaer. A further Notice will be published once the tender goes live. The notice will confirm site visit dates, instructions of how to book onto a visit and the process for clarification questions. The Department is in the process of upgrading lighting and BMS works within the IMO Building and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041182-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31211110 - Control panels

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

45261221 - Roof-painting work

45442180 - Repainting work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£646,973 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIBLOCK (BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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