--- title: "Emergency Lighting Maintenance 2025-29" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD" published: "2025-11-03" --- # Emergency Lighting Maintenance 2025-29 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa77.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is currently conducting an open procurement process under tender ID 070617-2025 for "Emergency Lighting Maintenance 2025-29" within the services industry category. This tender involves the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across the university's estate located in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th November 2025 at noon. The contract period is set to start on 19th December 2025 and end on 19th December 2029, with a possibility of one-year extension. The procurement method is an open competition, classified as below threshold, and the tender has a gross value of £200,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in emergency lighting systems. The contract offers a stable business opportunity over several years, with its focus on compliance with UK legislation and standards such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service with a focus on key performance indicators, health and safety compliance, and environmental sustainability are well-suited to compete effectively for this tender, which allocates 60% of its award criteria to quality aspects. ## Notice The University of Salford invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across the University estate. This contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend a further 1 year subject to both parties agreeing. The appointed contractor must comply with all relevant UK legislation, including: * Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 * BS 5266 series for emergency lighting * Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 * Procurement rules under the Procurement Act 2023 * IET Wiring Regs BS 7671 Scope of Works The contractor will be responsible for: a) Routine inspection and testing of emergency lighting systems b) Rectification of faults subject to approval from the University. c) Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) in accordance to SFG20 schedules d) Asset tagging and register update with photographs of each asset e) Reporting and certification in accordance with current British Standards Types of systems include (but are not limited to): a) Self-contained (single point) luminaires b) Central battery systems c) Emergency conversion kits d) Maintained and non-maintained units e) Exit signage ### Planning Information The University of Salford are seeking to appoint a service provider for the testing and servicing of emergency lighting assets & systems across the University estate. The successful service provider shall undertake the maintenance and servicing of emergency lighting assets & systems full accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, all relevant British Standards and approved codes of practice detailed within the ITT and supporting documents. To discuss any of the above please contact Neil Lancaster N.Lancaster@salford.ac.uk. It is anticipated that the tender will be published and opened for submissions during November 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070617-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2025 at 17:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070617-2025 - 13 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064812-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 11:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063267-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070617-2025 3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064812-2025 13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063267-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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