Tender

13 x Schools - LED Luminaires

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking to replace existing luminaires with LED luminaires across 13 schools within the Inverclyde Council boundary. This project, titled "13 x Schools - LED Luminaires," falls under the industry category of general public services and is identified by procurement ID "MAY555065." The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions required through the Public Contracts Scotland website by 29 May 2026, 12:00 PM. The main procurement category is works, and the projected contract start date is set for 1 July 2026, with a completion date of 12 August 2026. The project is divided into four Lots, with suppliers able to bid for multiple Lots but only eligible to be awarded one. Each Lot covers different groups of schools within Inverclyde.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical works and lighting installations. Companies involved in the design, supply, and installation of LED lighting systems, particularly those experienced in educational environments, would find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. The procurement process is designed to be accessible, allowing bids from various suppliers, but the final awarding will ensure the most economically advantageous outcome for Inverclyde Council. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future projects. The emphasis on electronic submissions further simplifies the participation process, making this an attractive opportunity for well-prepared businesses ready to engage with the Scottish public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

13 x Schools - LED Luminaires

Notice Description

Removal of existing luminaires - and replacement with LED luminaires

Lot Information

Ardgowan, St. Andrews and St. Joseph's

Removal of existing luminaires - and replacement with LED luminaires

Gibshill, Wellpark and Whinhill

Removal of existing luminaires - and replacement with LED luminaires

Binnie, Gourock, Inverkip and Wemyss Bay

Removal of existing luminaires - and replacement with LED luminaires

Newark, Rainbow and St. John's

Removal of existing luminaires - and replacement with LED luminaires

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830947
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555065
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31524120 - Ceiling lights

31524210 - Wall lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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