Planning

Porton Emergency Lighting Market Engagement

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The proposed procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency, operating under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to upgrade the emergency lighting system at the Porton Down site. This initiative is currently in the planning stage with preliminary market engagement underway, soliciting interest from potential contractors capable of conducting required electrical installations. Interested parties are required to submit a completed questionnaire by noon on 9th June 2026. The project falls under the 'works' category, specifically focusing on electrical installation and lighting systems, and is located in the UK, with the main procurement category being 'Electrical installation work'. The procurement process, anticipated to formally progress on 16th July 2026, holds an estimated gross value of £960,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and emergency lighting systems. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, may find this procurement appealing given its classification as suitable for SMEs. Engaging in this project not only provides a platform to showcase expertise in high-stakes governmental contracts but also enables companies to solidify their standing in the electrical works industry. Businesses with experience in similar large-scale projects will likely be well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to broader opportunities and growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Porton Emergency Lighting Market Engagement

Notice Description

The provision of works to upgrade the emergency lighting system at the Porton Down site.

Planning Information

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are looking to conduct preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to carry out the necessary electrical installation work to upgrade the emergency lighting at our Porton site. If this requirement is within your companies capabilities and is of interest, please complete the questionnaire that can be found at the below link: https://forms.office.com/e/5MRTVqF1Jw Questionnaires should be complete by 1200 noon on 9th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049627-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31527260 - Lighting systems

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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