---
title: "Lightning Protection System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-26"
---

# Lightning Protection System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d0

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Aston University, involves the implementation of a new Lightning Protection System. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Aston University is engaging in this process under the public authority category, specifically within the sub-central government division. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 26th November 2025. This direct procurement method was executed without competition, as it was below threshold standards. The project is scheduled to begin on 8th December 2025 and conclude on 26th December 2025. The primary location for the goods' delivery is in the UKG31 region, ensuring compliance and upgradation of existing safety systems at the university.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lightning protection systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Fox Lightning Protection Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The contract's value is GBP 45,000, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their foothold in the public sector. Companies capable of providing high-quality lightning protection equipment and installation services stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base in the education and public safety sectors.

## Notice

The removal of the current non-compliant lightning protection system and the supply and install of a lightning protection system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077078-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOX LIGHTNING PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077078-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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