Tender

Barbican Theatre LED Lights

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 12:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the City of London, specifically The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, as the buying organisation. They are seeking to upgrade the lighting system at the Barbican Theatre by replacing the existing tungsten lights with energy-efficient LED lights. This tender, titled "Barbican Theatre LED Lights," falls under the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps, and it is located within the City of London. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key deadlines including the close of the enquiry period on 13th February 2026, the submission deadline on 23rd February 2026, and the award period concluding on 24th March 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure, inviting suppliers to participate via the City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting equipment, particularly those experienced in providing energy-efficient lighting solutions. The contract has an estimated value of £620,000, excluding VAT, with an expectation of quick delivery to align with the theatre's refurbishment schedule. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality technical lighting solutions and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete in this tender. Furthermore, the focus on responsible procurement suggests that suppliers who prioritise environmentally friendly practices may have a competitive edge. Given the tender's public authority context and the substantial contract value, participating in this process can foster business growth and enhance credibility in the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican Theatre LED Lights

Notice Description

The Barbican Centre is refurbishing its main theatre over the period of February 2026 to May 2026 and is seeking to replace its tungsten production lighting system with more energy efficient LED production light systems during this time. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. This is a supply only contract. The delivery of the lights for the main theatre is required within 8 weeks from when the purchase order is raised and those for the pit theatre (e.g. small moving profile lights) are required within 10 weeks from when the purchase order is raised to align with the period of refurbishment and the production schedule of the theatre. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the supply of the Theatre LED Lights. The estimated total value is PS620,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006608-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 10 Jun 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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