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09 Jul 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NPTC - Emergency Lighting" is being conducted by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Consultancy Ltd. This tender is in the services industry category, specifically focusing on artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings. The procurement involves the annual inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency lighting at NPTC Group of Colleges, located in Neath, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 30 July 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 17 July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, with a gross contract value of £194,400.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency lighting equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality technical solutions. The tender is divided into two lots—covering South Sites and North Sites—making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that ensure compliance with technical and quality criteria. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a reputation in providing crucial safety services to educational institutions. The contract will commence on 12 October 2026 and is set to run until 11 October 2029, with the potential for a one-year extension.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NPTC - Emergency Lighting

Notice Description

The College is looking to appoint a contractor to provide an annual inspection, testing and maintenance of the College's Emergency Lighting

Lot Information

Lot 1 South Sites

To provide annual inspection for all South Sites as stated in the specifications

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Lot 2 - North Sites

To provide an annual inspection, testing and maintenance of the College's Emergency Lighting in the North Sites, as stated in the specifications

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064618-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2029 3-4 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM CONSULTANCY LTD
Additional Buyers

NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Bryn-coch South
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Further Information

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