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29 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for the "Grafton House LED Lighting Upgrade" is currently in the tender stage. Located at Grafton House in Ipswich, United Kingdom, this project involves upgrading the existing lighting on the second floor to LED technology, including emergency lighting and lighting controls. The industry category for this tender is "Electrical installation work" and "Electrical wiring and fitting work". The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, below threshold, ensuring broad participation. Interested parties should note the enquiry deadline of 12th August 2026, and the tender submission deadline of 26th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 1st January 2027. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 33,600 gross.

Business growth opportunities arise for companies specialising in electrical installation and wiring, particularly those experienced in sustainable lighting solutions. As the tender is open to SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, it provides a platform for smaller enterprises to compete alongside larger ones. The tender's award will be determined based on a balanced criterion of 60% price and 40% quality, affording businesses the chance to showcase their value-added capabilities beyond pricing. Participating businesses stand to benefit from enhancing their portfolio by associating with a public authority project, gaining visibility in the sector and potentially establishing a working relationship with Ipswich Borough Council for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Grafton House LED Lighting Upgrade

Notice Description

This tender will be for a LED lighting upgrade in which the winning contractor will supply and install new LED lighting, emergency lighting and lighting controls for the second floor at Grafton House.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071807-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-6 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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