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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has completed a procurement process titled "Emergency Lighting," focused on the installation of emergency lighting within the Arts Building at its Egham location in the United Kingdom. This project, categorised under the works industry, was conducted through a direct appointment procurement method, identified as below threshold and time-critical. The contract has been awarded and is active from 1st July 2026 to 31st August 2026, with key compliance and operational improvements sought through the Clevertronics system installation. The procurement process was initiated on 28th May 2026, with the contract being signed shortly thereafter to meet budgetary and compliance deadlines within the current financial year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation work, particularly those with expertise in sophisticated emergency systems. Given the requirement for a reliable and low-risk delivery, experienced electrical contractors such as Maidenhead Electrical Ltd, who was awarded this contract, are well-positioned to participate. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in compliance and swift delivery of complex systems could leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint and establish a reliable reputation within the industry. The procurement process, completed under the constraints of direct appointment, highlights the need for companies able to swiftly mobilise resources without the extended timescales typically associated with competitive tendering.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Emergency Lighting

Notice Description

This requirement covers the installation of emergency lighting within the Arts Building. Emergency lighting is a critical life safety system to ensure safe evacuation, reduce risk during power failure and fire, and is a legal requirement under UK fire safety regulations. The works involve the supply and installation of a Clevertronics emergency lighting system, comprising 183 fittings, including the removal of existing fittings and support to the manufacturer's engineer during system setup and commissioning. Clevertronics systems offer enhanced functionality compared to standard emergency lighting solutions, including an extended warranty offering and a cloud-based management platform to support monitoring, compliance, and maintenance. These works form part of a planned compliance programme, requiring a reliable and low-risk delivery approach to ensure statutory obligations are met. This requirement is a below threshold direct appointment, it is time critical, and driven by the need to utilise available budget within the current financial year and to maintain compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053487-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,486 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIDENHEAD ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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