Installation of Temporary Centralised Battery System (CBS) for emergency lighting in Brooksby Building following fire

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority in the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process for the installation of a Temporary Centralised Battery System (CBS) for emergency lighting in the Brooksby Building. Located in Woking, United Kingdom, this procurement was necessitated by a fire in the battery room, affecting the building's emergency lighting system. The contract, awarded to ABB Limited, relates to the procurement of goods, specifically focusing on battery packs and emergency lighting equipment. Initiated as a limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, the process commenced with a signing date on 3rd August 2026 and concluded with the completion date of 12th October 2026.

This tender represents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and lighting solutions to expand into the public sector, especially those capable of providing specialised equipment within limited competitions. Businesses with expertise in emergency lighting and battery systems would find this type of procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. Contracts such as these not only provide financial growth through public sector engagement but also assist in building a reputable presence in government-associated projects, thus opening doors to more bidding opportunities in related sectors.

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Notice Title

Installation of Temporary Centralised Battery System (CBS) for emergency lighting in Brooksby Building following fire

Notice Description

Following a small fire in the battery room of the Brooksby Buildings CBS the building is now without emergency lighting which will impact the cold start of the building and a knock-on effect on testing and opening for science. Following guidance from Management and completing HAZOP we wish to purchase the equipment and house it in a temporary container which will reinstate the Emergency light provision for the building, moving all the equipment at a date agreed with our insurers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

31440000 - Batteries

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,965 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABB

Further Information

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