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LED Lighting

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY for LED Conversion Kits targeting the Jennie Lee Inner Perimeter Notional Corridors falls under the goods category. This process was completed through a direct procurement method, notably below the threshold and without competition. As a public authority within sub-central government, the buyer is located in Milton Keynes, UK. Key dates for this contract include its signing on 13th November 2025, with an active period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2026. The initiative is classified under the CPV code for lighting systems, designated as region UKJ12 in the United Kingdom.

With RIDDI Lighting Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Harlow, being awarded the contract, this tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting systems and related technologies. Given the below-threshold nature of this procurement, businesses equipped to deliver innovative lighting solutions can leverage such non-competitive tenders to establish themselves as preferred suppliers in specific sectors. This contract underscores the potential for businesses capable of supplying high-quality LED lighting systems to engage directly with sub-central government authorities for targeted infrastructure upgrades.

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Notice Title

LED Lighting

Notice Description

LED Conversion Kits for Jennie Lee Inner Perimeter Notional Corridors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,802 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDDI LIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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