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title: "Outdoor Sports LED Lighting Replacement"
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# Outdoor Sports LED Lighting Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-591e2270-604f-4eb6-945b-35878c908a03

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the procurement process titled "Outdoor Sports LED Lighting Replacement," aimed at upgrading the outdoor sports lighting at the UEA Sportspark located on the Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJ. Classified under the electrical installation work industry category, this project followed an open procurement procedure (below threshold) with a total contract value of £352,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Empower Services Limited on 10th December 2024. The contract period spans from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2026, and the tender period concluded on 11th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in electrical installations, particularly those specialising in sustainable and energy-efficient lighting solutions. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ventures within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. By participating, businesses can contribute to UEA's sustainability and customer experience goals, securing a high-profile project within a major educational institution and community sports facility in Norwich.

## Notice

The UEA Sportspark is situated on the campus of the University of East Anglia, which is part of the Norwich Research Park, it has become one of the most successful community sports facilities in the UK. Opening in 2000. Its construction being primarily funded by the Lottery and Sports England. It is self-funding and hosts 1.4 million visitors a year, who use the Olympic sized Swimming Pool, its fitness centre, 10m high climbing wall, 5 squash courts and 5 halls and a Gymnastics Centre. External of the building there is an eight-lane athletics track, two full-size sand-dressed Astro turf pitches, six tarmacadam Tennis Courts, three 7 a side 3G pitches, and four 5 a side 3G pitches. In recent years, the facility has had re-investment allowing it to extend and be refurbished where applicable to meet with customer's needs. They operate at a high level and currently hold a customer satisfaction NPS score of 54 and a QUEST assessment rating of 'Excellent'. As part of its lifecycle replacement, sustainability, and customer experience objectives, Sportspark has given consideration to an extensive upgrade of its facility outdoor lighting provision. The current system of metal halide lighting does not provide the energy efficiencies required, nor the lighting standards or business continuity demanded at such a busy facility. The UEA is therefore planning for an upgrade of all external sports facility lighting to deliver LED lighting across those areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90138da-df55-48f5-9bea-bfca3c5e192d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90138da-df55-48f5-9bea-bfca3c5e192d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90138da-df55-48f5-9bea-bfca3c5e192d
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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