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Lighting Installation and replacement

BANK OF ENGLAND

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18 May 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, centred around a project titled "Lighting Installation and Replacement," falls under the works category within the electrical engineering installation sector. This contract, based in London, was awarded to Volmech Limited, with the main procurement phase completing on 1st April 2026 and officially sanctioned on the same date. The project, classified under central government public authority procurement, entailed the supply and installation of lighting components and is scheduled to span from 1st April 2026 to 12th June 2026. The contracting followed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method as specified by the legal framework, UKPGA 2023/54.

This opportunity offered significant business growth potential, notably for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Volmech Limited, who specialise in electrical engineering installations. The contract, valued at £365,435.11, required firms capable of effectively managing project logistics within the London region, particularly those with expertise in lighting solutions and energy-efficient installations. Firms aiming to enhance their portfolio in public sector projects or seeking to establish a foothold in government contracts could find similar opportunities beneficial, especially when aligned with current sustainability and infrastructure development trends.

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Notice Title

Lighting Installation and replacement

Notice Description

Supply of lighting components and the installation of the lights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£365,435 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 12 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLMECH

Further Information

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