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title: "Emergency Light Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Emergency Light Testing

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648c2

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process to secure a contractor for their "Emergency Light Testing" project. Located in Cumbria, UK, the university sought a provider for the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across its estate. The tender, identified by the code "26-03-V2", was conducted using an open competition method, with a value of £129,734.70 (gross £155,681.64). The procurement process took place under an open procedure that concluded with awarding the contract to H-Lec Ltd on 21st May 2026, with contract execution starting on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending through to 2031 should the optional renewal terms, described as 1+1 years, be exercised. The tender fell under the services category, particularly focusing on facilities management services.

This procurement process offers valuable growth potential for businesses specializing in facilities management, particularly those experienced in electrical systems and lighting maintenance. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services while maintaining competitive pricing are well-situated to succeed in similar tenders. The open competition model employed here implies opportunities for various businesses, including SMEs, to participate actively and compete effectively against larger corporations. By engaging in such public sector opportunities, businesses can expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities to sizeable institutional clients like the University of Cumbria.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tender bids for the statutory inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across the university estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,333 |
| Lots value | £183,333 |
| Awards value | £129,734 |
| Contracts value | £129,734 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H-LEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 07:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043272-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010407-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046976-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043272-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010407-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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