---
title: "Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd9

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## Summary

The University of the West of England recently completed the procurement process for the Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade, classified under the goods category, specifically lighting systems. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, opted for a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract period spanned from 27 November 2025 to 28 November 2025, with the contract being signed on 26 November 2025. This upgrade is set to enhance the lighting infrastructure at the Arnolfini and was awarded to B & D Carter (Electrical) Ltd, a supplier also based in Bristol, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses in the electrical and lighting sectors, specifically those capable of delivering lighting system upgrades in compliance with public authority standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like B & D Carter (Electrical) Ltd, which specialise in electrical installations and upgrades, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The University of the West of England's direct procurement approach often results in streamlined processes, providing efficient pathways for businesses to supply necessary goods without the complexity of competitive bidding.

## Notice

Q3082/P3 - UWE Arnolfini Phase 3 Emergency Lighting Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078885-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,436 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B & D CARTER (ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078885-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078885-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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