Invitation to Tender for Diocese of Norwich Academies and Trust LED upgrade Scheme 2026

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:30

TenderUpdate

08 May 2026 at 14:18

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust has concluded a procurement process for the LED upgrade of three schools within its academies trust. The contract, titled "Invitation to Tender for Diocese of Norwich Academies and Trust LED Upgrade Scheme 2026", focuses on electrical installation work under the industry category of works. This procurement, conducted through an open method, is classified as a below threshold - open competition. Based in Norwich, United Kingdom, the project is earmarked to occur during the summer 2026 school holidays from 20th July to 31st August. The contract was signed on 18th June 2026, with KING & GALE SERVICES LIMITED being awarded the contract on the basis of both price and quality considerations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and LED installation services. The open procurement method indicates that organisations with competitive pricing and quality offerings stand a significant chance of success, particularly larger firms or those well-versed in delivering complex infrastructure upgrades within compressed timescales. Such projects enhance industry credentials and provide exposure within the education sector, positioning companies favourably for future contracts. SMEs can also find the procurement landscape approachable, given the suitability criteria encouraging smaller enterprises to compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Diocese of Norwich Academies and Trust LED upgrade Scheme 2026

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of DNEAT to upgrade three schools in the summer 2026 holiday to LED's. The works must take place during the six-week holiday and be completed before the commencement of the academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,409 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING & GALE SERVICES

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