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title: "T25/0011 NESST: Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e0e"
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# T25/0011 NESST: Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e0e

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## Summary

Northumbria University is in the planning stage for a tender aimed at obtaining a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the north elevation of the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This procurement process involves the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the lighting solution, with an emphasis on innovative ideas ranging from static lighting to complex video projections. Key dates include the scheduled market engagement milestone due by 17 October 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and it falls above the threshold set for sub-central government public authorities. The anticipated contract period ranges from 30 November 2025 to 3 August 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 3 August 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in electrical machinery, lighting equipment, and their associated maintenance and engineering services to expand their operations and client base. Firms with expertise in street-lighting equipment, video projectors, and public lighting installation are particularly well-suited to respond to this engagement. As the buyer, Northumbria University seeks innovative solutions from qualified suppliers that can enhance the architectural aesthetics of the NESST Building while ensuring reliable long-term service. Businesses that can provide detailed options and solutions are encouraged to participate, presenting a strategic growth opportunity within the vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne locale.

## Notice

Exterior Architectural Lighting Solution for NESST Building North Elevation. The University is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, install, commission and maintain a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building north elevation. The Building is located on Northumbria University's central Newcastle City Campus adjacent to the central motorway. At this stage we are looking for suppliers to offer up a range of options/solutions in as much detail as possible to help inform a future tender process. The options may range from basic static lighting to more technical video projection ideas. Further details are available on the delta portal Access code: QWJ6C93UN7. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982611701

### Planning Information

The University is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to design, install, commission and maintain a permanent exterior architectural lighting solution for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) Building north elevation. The Building is located on Northumbria University's central Newcastle City Campus adjacent to the central motorway.
At this stage we are looking for suppliers to offer up a range of options/solutions in as much detail as possible, to help inform a future tender process. The options may range from basic static lighting to more technical video projection ideas. Further details are available on the delta portal Access code: QWJ6C93UN7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059520-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 31527270 - Platforms lighting
- 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 38652100 - Projectors
- 38652120 - Video projectors
- 45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059520-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058075-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059520-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058075-2025
  19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982611701
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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