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Installation of Lightning Protection System

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the installation of a lightning protection system. This contract, identified as CR2068, falls under the category of lightning-protection works, with the procurement classification of works. The council utilised a direct procurement method, opting for a below threshold approach without competition. The contract was awarded to Western Lightning Ltd, with the project beginning on the 26th of January 2026 and concluding on the 31st of March 2026. The council operated under UK legislation scheme 2023/54, and the total gross value of the contract is £32,400. The council is based in Exeter, UK, and operates as a sub-central government authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lightning protection systems and related construction works. With a focus on works procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the specified industry can leverage similar contracts for expansion. Opportunities are particularly ripe for companies with expertise in direct, below-threshold procurement methods, offering streamlined access to public authority contracts without competition. Additionally, businesses in the South West England region, like Western Lightning Ltd located in Newton Abbot, may benefit from proximity to the Exeter City Council for future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Lightning Protection System

Notice Description

Installation of Lightning Protection System. CR2068. WA00024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015298-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45312310 - Lightning-protection works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERN LIGHTNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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