This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's SASA department, situated at 1 Roddinglaw Road, Edinburgh, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of LED Growing Lights," focusing on goods within the environmental protection industry category. The procurement method was an open procedure, starting with the tender on 26th March 2026 and culminating in the contract award to TCE Electrical on 14th July 2026. The procurement covered the delivery of these goods to the SASA HQ in Edinburgh (UKM75 region). By using an open procurement method, the process aimed to ensure a competitive and transparent selection, ultimately awarding a contract valued at £91,720 GBP.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of innovative lighting solutions, particularly those specialising in sustainable and energy-efficient technologies, to mark their presence in the public sector. SMEs like TCE Electrical have shown that such contracts are accessible, demonstrating the potential for smaller businesses to compete and thrive. Businesses with expertise in electrical installations, especially those holding certifications such as NICEIC or equivalent, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities to enhance their market position and potentially expand their operations through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of LED Growing Lights

Notice Description

LED Growing Lights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of LED Growing Lights.

Renewal: Possible 1 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827636
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - SASA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCE ELECTRICAL

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