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06 Jul 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

Ravensbourne Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is overseeing the procurement of a Building Management System (BMS) Phase 2 Upgrade Project for Ravensbourne University London. This project involves upgrading the existing Trend Building Management System, including replacing legacy controllers and migrating to the Trend IQ Vision platform. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure, inviting submissions by 31st July 2026. The industry category falls under services with a specific focus on the installation services of guidance and control systems, and the total estimated contract value is £950,000. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026 and potential contract awards aimed to conclude by 1st September 2026, with the project commencing on 1st October 2026 and expected to complete by 31st May 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building management systems, control systems installation, or technological upgrades within educational institutions. Companies with expertise in electronic control systems, particularly those familiar with Trend technologies and capable of handling an open and above-threshold procurement process, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio by contributing to a high-profile university project and potentially gain long-term collaborative opportunities with Ravensbourne University London. The emphasis on 70% price and 30% technical quality in the award criteria promotes a competitive but accessible environment for eligible businesses.

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Notice Title

BMS (Building Management System) Phase 2

Notice Description

Ravensbourne University London is pleased to invite your organisation to submit a tender for the full works package associated with the Ravensbourne University London - BMS Upgrade Project. The project comprises a phased upgrade of the University's existing Trend Building Management System estate, including the replacement of legacy Trend IQ Series controllers and the migration from the existing Trend 963 supervisor to the IQ Vision platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063185-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAVENSBOURNE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0EW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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