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Provision of LED Lighting

University of Sunderland

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26 Aug 2026 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland procured the design, supply and installation of high-efficiency LED lighting and lighting control systems. The work replaces existing fluorescent fittings with more efficient equipment and includes both electrical installation and controls integration. This is a lighting equipment and electrical lamps requirement (CPV 31500000), classified as goods but involving substantial installation services. Delivery and installation are in the North East of England, with the buyer based in Sunderland. The requirement is relevant to electrical contractors, commercial lighting specialists, LED manufacturers and suppliers, and firms able to manage design, equipment supply, installation and commissioning as a combined service. It is also suitable for businesses experienced in upgrading lighting systems in institutional or educational buildings.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, through the Northeast University Purchasing Consortium framework for mechanical and electrical services, electrical works lot 2a in the North East. The award was made to Fortify Electrical Services Limited, an SME, and the contract was signed on 31 July 2026. The contract value is £161,084.26. The tender was evaluated on quality at 65% and cost at 35%. One bid was recorded. The single lot is marked cancelled in the procurement record, while the associated award is active and the contract is active. The contract period is not stated.

This procurement demonstrates a defined institutional demand for complete LED retrofit projects rather than equipment supply alone. A credible future competitor would need to combine lighting design, high-efficiency LED product knowledge, control-system integration, electrical installation and commissioning. The evaluation weighting shows that quality was more important than cost, so evidence of technically sound designs, reliable equipment, installation planning and effective controls should strengthen a future response. The awarded supplier's SME status indicates that a smaller specialist can compete where it can demonstrate the required capability and capacity. Suppliers should also understand how to access and operate through the relevant Northeast University Purchasing Consortium electrical works framework, since that route was used for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of LED Lighting

Notice Description

The design, supply, and installation of high-efficiency LED lighting and control systems to replace the existing fluorescent fittings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The design, supply, and installation of high-efficiency LED lighting and control systems to replace the existing fluorescent fittings.

Procurement Information

Direct award via Northeast University Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Framework for Mechanical & Electrical Services, REF: EFM2041 NE Lot 2a - Electrical Works (Northeast)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ec4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Sunderland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fortify Electrical Services Limited

Further Information

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