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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking to procure lighting equipment for its theatre venue through an open tender process. This procurement, categorised under goods, follows a below-threshold open competition method. Interested suppliers should note key deadlines, with the tender period closing on 19th August 2026, and enquiries ending on 18th August 2026. The valued contract is set at £36,000 gross, spanning from 20th August 2026 to 18th September 2026, and located in the United Kingdom's region UKD41.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting equipment and electric lamps. Companies that can competitively price their offerings stand an excellent chance of winning, as the award criteria heavily favour price, with a 100% weighting on cost. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is deemed suitable for them. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth by expanding market reach and establishing a foothold within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of lighting equipment

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of lighting equipment to its theatre venue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076062-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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