Woolsack Bar Accessibility - lighting specialist

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Woolsack Bar Accessibility - lighting specialist" project was led by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, based in Parliament Square, London. This contracting process falls under the services industry category and involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The award stage has been completed, with the contract starting on 17th April 2026 and concluding by 27th July 2026. The focus of the tender is providing restoration services to existing Heritage Lights located in the Woolsack Bar premises in the UKI region. The contract was signed and made effective on 17th April 2026, with a total gross value of £41,322.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting engineering services, particularly those adept in handling both artificial and natural lighting projects for buildings. Large-scale enterprises, such as lighting manufacturers or engineering firms, might find this contract appealing due to the specific nature of the restoration services required. The project's central London location might also present additional logistical considerations for businesses in proximity, providing a strategic edge over distant competitors. The direct procurement method suggests an emphasis on specialised expertise, creating a favourable environment for well-established companies within the lighting engineering sector.

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Notice Title

Woolsack Bar Accessibility - lighting specialist

Notice Description

For the provision of restoration services to existing Heritage Lights, to the Woolsack Bar premises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056778-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,435 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 27 Jul 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOPHANE EUROPE

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