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07 Jul 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves a tender initiated by Walsall College in the United Kingdom, aiming to upgrade the lighting systems across its Wisemore, Broadway, and Green Lane campuses. This project falls under the "Installation work of illumination and signalling systems" category, and it addresses the need for modern, energy-efficient lighting to replace outdated, inefficient systems. Potential suppliers must submit their proposals by 1st August 2026. The procurement method is open competition, allowing broad participation, and the estimated contract value is £640,000. Enquiries regarding this tender must be submitted by 23rd July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and engineering works. Companies that excel in providing sustainable and energy-efficient solutions will find this project particularly rewarding. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the tender. The quality criteria focus on meeting specifications, cost-efficiency, and corporate responsibility, creating an ideal landscape for businesses that deliver both value for money and align with modern standards of corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Title

Walsall College lighting upgrade

Notice Description

The existing lighting across Wisemore Campus consists largely of legacy fluorescent and inefficient lighting systems that are costly to operate, increasingly difficult to maintain due to the cost and availability of parts and no longer aligned with modern energy efficiency standards. Lighting represents a significant proportion of the campus's electrical energy consumption, with many fittings approaching end-of-life and rising failure rates. The existing lighting systems at Broadway Campus are inefficient, approaching the end of their serviceable life and no longer provide optimal lighting levels for teaching, learning and operational areas. Current fittings present increased maintenance requirements, inconsistent illumination levels and reduced energy efficiency. Lighting at Green Lane Campus is predominantly outdated and inefficient, resulting in higher energy consumption, increased maintenance requirements and suboptimal lighting quality in teaching and circulation areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063644-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 8ES
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Blakenall
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

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