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Removal of Central Battery System

Southampton Solent University

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18 Sep 2026 at 14:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University procured electrical works to remove its central battery system and install replacement emergency lighting, enabling installation of a new fire alarm system. The requirement covers both emergency lighting equipment and associated electrical engineering installation works. The work is for the university in Southampton and concerns the university’s building safety and fire-protection infrastructure. This is a works requirement rather than a supply-only purchase: a suitable contractor would need to manage removal of the existing system and installation of the replacement emergency lighting as an integrated project. The named buying organisation is Southampton Solent University, a public authority. The selected supplier, Avenue Electrical Limited, is also based in Southampton, indicating a locally delivered electrical installation requirement.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. Southampton Solent University used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, for a single lot. The contract was signed on 2 June 2026 and awarded to Avenue Electrical Limited. The contract runs from 8 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £41,200 excluding VAT, or £49,440 including VAT. The contract is active and the award is active. The published scope and classification identify emergency lighting equipment and electrical engineering installation works. The available procurement information does not set out a scored evaluation basis, selection requirements or a competitive tender process; the route used was a below-threshold direct award without competition.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from a university for specialist electrical installation work linked to emergency lighting, central battery systems and fire-alarm infrastructure. A credible future competitor would need practical capability to remove existing central battery equipment, design or install replacement emergency lighting, and coordinate the work with wider fire-protection systems in an occupied education environment. Relevant experience in electrical engineering installation, building safety works, planned shutdowns, testing and handover would strengthen a supplier’s position. The requirement was delivered by an SME, so a smaller electrical contractor with the right technical capacity can be a credible comparator. Local operating capability in Southampton may also help with site attendance, coordination and responsive delivery for this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal of Central Battery System

Notice Description

Removal of Central Battery System and installation of replacement emergency lighting to facilitate the installation of a new fire alarm system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07758c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southampton Solent University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVENUE ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Further Information

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