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title: "Bedford High Lower School - LED Lighting & Emergency Lighting Upgrade"
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# Bedford High Lower School - LED Lighting & Emergency Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a80a32d-f49b-40e5-84c7-26d1d14fda8a

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## Summary

Wigan Council has completed the contracting process to upgrade the LED lighting and emergency lighting at Bedford High Lower School, located on Manchester Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2LU. The procurement was classified under the 'Electrical installation work' industry category and focused within the North West region of the UK. The process reached the 'Award' stage with KDE Ltd being selected as the supplier. Commencing on the 7th of April 2026, the contract will run until the 28th of August 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 181,917.66. The award was published on the 23rd of March 2026, following its activation on the 19th of March 2026.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical installation industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability requirements specified in the procurement. Companies capable of delivering high-quality lighting solutions and upgrades, especially those with expertise in LED technology, were well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. KDE Ltd, a supplier headquartered in Runcorn, Cheshire, successfully competed and secured the contract, reinforcing the potential for SMEs to thrive in public sector projects across the UK. Interested businesses can leverage such opportunities to expand their operational footprint and enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The project will involve the upgrade of the lighting and emergency lighting system to LED at Bedford High Lower School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Wigan WN7 2LU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ae7f0-1539-4896-acd1-90dac1db9ea4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,917 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ae7f0-1539-4896-acd1-90dac1db9ea4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ae7f0-1539-4896-acd1-90dac1db9ea4
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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