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title: "IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c11"
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# IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c11

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026" project, initiated by the Department for Transport, is focused on upgrading lighting and BMS/FCU controllers at the International Maritime Organization building in London. This procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to the lighting systems on the 6th and 7th floors as well as all stairwells, alongside modifications to the building management system on the 6th floor. The initial planning phase began in January 2026, followed by tendering and awarding stages, culminating with the contract award in mid-April 2026. The works are scheduled to commence on 27th July and conclude by 11th September 2026. The procurement method deployed was an open competition below threshold, allowing diverse participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and companies involved in electrical installation, software packages, and building maintenance, as the project encompasses vast technical and renovation scopes. Participating businesses can not only engage in the current contract but also position themselves for future phases of similar upgrades planned by the Department. Suitable contenders are those with expertise in lighting upgrades, control systems design, and comprehensive building solution provisions, with an aim to enhance energy efficiency and modernise infrastructure.

## Notice

The scope of works is: 1. Lighting upgrades on the 6th floor 2. Lighting upgrades on the 7th floor 3. Lighting upgrades to all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A - Core G) 4. BMS/FCU Controller works within the whole of the Sixth Floor The outline scope of works following the above contractors design portion shall comprise, but is not limited to, the following: Lighting Upgrades - Replacement of existing lighting control system and light fittings to LED on 6th & 7th floors as well as all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A - G). BMS/FCU Controller Works - Undertake a full design of all necessary modifications to existing control systems. - Supply and install outstation controllers within riser control enclosures. - Supply and install new fan coil unit controllers and associated sensors. - Modify BMS head end to fully incorporate new controllers. The provisional timetable for this procurement is: w/c 26 Jan 26 - Tender goes live w/c 2 Feb 26 - Site Visits Noon on Mon 23 Feb - Tender deadline w/c 30 Mar 26 - DfT Issue of intention to award Mid-April - Contract Award 27 Jul - 11 Sep - Works on site, London If you are interested in this opportunity: 1. Register for a Jaggaer account: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html 2. Once you have a Jaggaer account, click through to: itt_2976 - IMO Lighting and BMS Upgrades 2026 3. Book a site visit at the IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SR by emailing Alex.Barnes@atkinsrealis.com cc Zack.Warne@atkinsrealis.com and Samar.Ali@dft.gov.uk - please indicate dates and two hour slots in which you will be available to attend. 4. With the exception of arranging site visits, please use the messaging function on the Jaggaer Portal for all other queries. Please note that the Portal sends automated notifications to alert suppliers of new messages. These will come from noreply@jaggaer.com and may appear in your Junk folder. The Department is in the process of replacing fire doors within the IMO Building and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Department is in the process of upgrading lighting to LED and upgrading BMS/FCU controllers within the IMO Building, and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of lighting works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

### Planning Information

The upcoming opportunity is for the following works to be undertaken at the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR:
1. Lighting upgrades on the 6th floor
2. Lighting upgrades on the 7th floor
3. Lighting upgrades to all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A – Core G)
4. BMS/FCU Controller works within the whole of the Sixth Floor
The outline scope of works following the above contractors design portion shall comprise, but is not limited to, the following:
Lighting Upgrades
- Replacement of existing lighting control system and light fittings to LED on 6th & 7th floors as well as all stairwells from ground floor to roof level (Core A – G).
BMS/FCU Controller Works
- Undertake a full design of all necessary modifications to existing control systems.
- Supply and install outstation controllers within riser control enclosures.
- Supply and install new fan coil unit controllers and associated sensors.
- Modify BMS head end to fully incorporate new controllers.
The provisional timetable for this procurement is:
w/c 26 January– Tender goes live
w/c 2 February – Site Visits
Noon on Mon 23 February – Tender deadline
w/c 30 March – DfT Issue of intention to award
w/c13 April – Contract Award
27 July – 11 September – Works on site, London
If you are interested in this opportunity please inform Samar.Ali@dft.gov.uk and register for a Jaggaer account: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
The tender documents will be issued via Jaggaer.
A further Notice will be published once the tender goes live. The notice will confirm site visit dates, instructions of how to book onto a visit and the process for clarification questions.
The Department is in the process of upgrading lighting and BMS works within the IMO Building and intends to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works for future phases of the upgrade programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041182-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| Lots value | £810,000 |
| Awards value | £646,973 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIBLOCK (BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31211110 - Control panels
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances
- 45261221 - Roof-painting work
- 45442180 - Repainting work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041182-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007138-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041182-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007138-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005696-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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