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UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on the "UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade," falling within the services category of the facilities management industry. The buyer, UKRI located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the contract award as of 23 April 2026. The procurement used a limited competition method under the below threshold conditions. Gil-Lec Ltd, a supplier based in Chesham, secured the contract worth £82,362 gross (£98,934 including VAT), active between 21 April and 24 June 2026.

This procurement process opens up substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management services, particularly those offering innovative lighting control solutions. SMEs like Gil-Lec Ltd, with expertise in lighting systems upgrades, are well-placed to compete in such tenders. Companies looking to expand their reach in government contracts should consider participating in similar procurement initiatives, which can bolster their profiles and increase their influence within the central government sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade

Notice Description

UKRI STFC have appointed a supplier to carry out the R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,362 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIL-LEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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