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title: "Tender for Design and Installation of external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563c6"
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buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Tender for Design and Installation of external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre, Wantage

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563c6

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## Summary

South Oxfordshire District Council, in partnership with Vale of White Horse District Council, is seeking tenders for the design and installation of new external lighting and associated works at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. This tender falls under the construction work industry category, focusing on exterior lights, lighting systems, and electrical accessories. It is part of an active procurement stage with an open competition method, set below the threshold for EU procurement. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Proactis e-procurement system before the deadline on 8th August 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 5th August 2025, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2026, ending on 27th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, electrical installations, and communication systems. With a focus on quality and price, businesses that can offer innovative lighting solutions and maintain competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed. The contract is valued at £80,000, with a gross amount of £96,000, providing financial growth potential for participating firms. Additionally, companies with expertise in bespoke lighting and electrical systems will find this project particularly suitable due to the emphasis on customised design and installations.

## Notice

South Oxfordshire District Council invites suitable organisations to receive tender documentation for the Design & Installation of New External Lighting and Associated Works at The Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts Centre in Wantage. The proposed site works comprise: * Electrical Installations - The Contractor is responsible for providing all proposed lighting components, software, training and specifications that will enable for full programming of lighting individually and for colour changes including sequencing displays. To Contractor's Design. * Fire Stopping - To Contractor's Design. Communication Installations - To Contractor's Design. * Builders Work in connection with the above -To Contractor's Design. * Minor Building Works and Ancillary Buildings - To Contractor's Design. * Data Installations - To Contractor's Design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041984-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31527200 - Exterior lights
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041984-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041984-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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