Planning

Emergency Lighting contract across the Council Housing stock

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 11:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is in the planning phase of a procurement process for an Emergency Lighting contract across its Council Housing stock. This opportunity, classified under the construction and maintenance services industry categories, is considered a potential future tender rather than a live one. The planned value of the contract is approximately £4.8 million. It will follow an open procurement method, ensuring a transparent competitive process. Though currently in the planning stage with the next notice date set for 4 January 2027, the procurement process targets a contract period starting from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2030, with potential for renewal. The geographic focus for delivery will be within London, specifically identified by the UKI33 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in emergency lighting systems. Companies capable of deploying large-scale service teams are well-positioned to bid for such substantial projects. Engaging in this process can enable business growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing a presence within the public sector in one of London's prestigious boroughs. Additionally, given the opportunity's open procedure, the tender is accessible to a broad range of suppliers, making it an ideal prospect for businesses seeking to enter or expand in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Lighting contract across the Council Housing stock

Notice Description

Please note this isn't a live tender but a potential future opportunity. Emergency Lighting contract across the Council Housing stock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044864-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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