Tender

FM288 Parkside LED Lighting Replacement

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University has initiated a tender for the FM288 Parkside LED Lighting Replacement project, inviting bids for qualified contractors to perform LED lighting replacements at its Parkside Building in Birmingham. The contracting process falls under the category of 'Electrical wiring and fitting work' and is actively in the Tender stage. This open competition, categorised under works, has set an enquiry end date of 4th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 10th March 2026. The project is structured into four lots, each with distinct timelines and financing options, set to commence on the 1st of May 2026.

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity for contractors specialising in electrical fitting and sustainable energy solutions, as it involves an extensive LED installation across multiple floors of a key university building. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, especially those experienced in delivering high-quality project management and sustainability practices. Such businesses could benefit significantly, given the project's emphasis on quality and price, where bidders are evaluated on management prowess, project delivery experience, and sustainability, appealing to contractors ready to demonstrate comprehensive expertise and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

FM288 Parkside LED Lighting Replacement

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (BCU) has an opportunity for suitably qualified contractors to tender for the provision of LED Lighting Replacements at its Parkside Building in Birmingham.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Outright LED replacement 6 floors: Summer 2026.

Installation of all replacement LED's 1st may 2026 to 31st August 2026.

Lot 2: Phased LED replacement (Approx 2 floors per year). Summer 2026 to 2028

Phased completion of the LED installations approximately 2 floors per year during the Summer Period. Starting May 2026 completing May 2028. May 1st to 31st July annually.

Lot 3: Outright LED replacement 6 floors: Summer 2026. Bidder Financed Option.

Outright LED Replacement 6 floors 1st May 2026 to 31st August 2026, financed package offer provided by contractor.

Lot 4: Phased LED replacement (Approx 2 floors per year). Summer 2026 to 2028. Bidder Financed Option.

LED Replacement approx 2 floors each Summer starting 1st May 2026 completing Summer 2028. 1st May to 31st July each Summer. Financed package offer provided by contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013815-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4 Under £100K
Lots Value
£4 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mike Owers
Contact Email
procurement@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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