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Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a tender process for the project titled "Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch", located in Liverpool, UK. The project falls under the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps, specifically involving the supply of LED lighting equipment aimed at enhancing the heritage features of the Chinatown Arch. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and is currently in the "award" stage, with the contract starting and ending on 22nd August 2026. The contract's total value is £12,081.36, signed on 24th April 2026. Liverpool City Council acted as the buying organisation while URBIS SCHRÉDER LTD, a lighting equipment supplier based in Basingstoke, secured the contract.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised lighting solutions, particularly those prioritising energy-efficient LED technologies. SMEs operating within this sector, such as lighting manufacturers and suppliers, would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their footprint in public infrastructure projects. As this procurement was conducted without competition, it highlights potential opportunities for businesses to establish direct relations with public authorities like Liverpool City Council, which can be beneficial for enhancing business portfolios and securing future public contracts.

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Notice Title

Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch

Notice Description

Supply of lighting equipment to support the lighting of the heritage arch at the entrance to Liverpool Chinatown. The lighting will be LED (energy efficiency) and be aligned to make more of the heritage features of the arch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046282-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,081 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBIS SCHRÉDER

Further Information

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