Award

Emergency Light Testing

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:49

Award

12 May 2026 at 07:49

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process to secure a contractor for their "Emergency Light Testing" project. Located in Cumbria, UK, the university sought a provider for the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across its estate. The tender, identified by the code "26-03-V2", was conducted using an open competition method, with a value of £129,734.70 (gross £155,681.64). The procurement process took place under an open procedure that concluded with awarding the contract to H-Lec Ltd on 21st May 2026, with contract execution starting on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending through to 2031 should the optional renewal terms, described as 1+1 years, be exercised. The tender fell under the services category, particularly focusing on facilities management services.

This procurement process offers valuable growth potential for businesses specializing in facilities management, particularly those experienced in electrical systems and lighting maintenance. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services while maintaining competitive pricing are well-situated to succeed in similar tenders. The open competition model employed here implies opportunities for various businesses, including SMEs, to participate actively and compete effectively against larger corporations. By engaging in such public sector opportunities, businesses can expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities to sizeable institutional clients like the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Title

Emergency Light Testing

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tender bids for the statutory inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across the university estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£183,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£129,734 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£129,734 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H-LEC

Further Information

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