Tender

IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is inviting tenders for the "IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026" project. This procurement, categorised under ‘works’, involves upgrading lighting systems on the 6th and 7th floors and stairwells, as well as substantial upgrades to BMS/FCU controllers within the 6th floor of the International Maritime Organization building in London. The procurement follows an open method below the threshold, and the process is currently at the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 23 February 2026 at noon. Site visits are scheduled for the week commencing 2 February 2026, with the contract award anticipated for mid-April. The works on-site are planned for 27 July to 11 September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in electrical installations, building management systems, and lighting technologies. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. The work not only promises immediate business growth by securing government contracts but also positions successful bidders for future phases of the upgrade programme, as the Department plans to carry out subsequent procurements for similar work. Companies with experience in LED lighting upgrades, control systems modification, and installation of HVAC control units will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007138-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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