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30 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Trafford and Stockport College Group - Emergency Lighting Testing and Maintenance" contract was conducted by Trafford College, located in Manchester, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the maintenance services of electrical building installations. It was processed through a limited competition method as a below-threshold procurement. The process reached the award stage on 30th July 2026, with the contract being signed on 10th April 2026. The service area covers the United Kingdom and is set to conclude by 9th April 2029. The procurement adhered to the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance services, allowing them to contribute to the essential upkeep of emergency lighting systems. Large-scale businesses, particularly those familiar with institutional maintenance services, would find this contract aligned with their expertise and operational capacity. The contract's value and duration provide a stable business growth opportunity, with B-ENGINEERING (NW) LTD successfully securing this contract. Enterprises in similar fields could look towards such tenders to expand their portfolio within the public sector. This procurement highlights the potential for long-term partnerships with educational institutions seeking reliable service suppliers.

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Notice Title

Trafford and Stockport College Group - Emergency Lighting Testing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Trafford and Stockport College Group seek bidders to conduct Emergency Lighting Testing and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d72b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071994-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,744 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
WA14 5PQ
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Broadheath
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B-ENGINEERING (NW

Further Information

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