---
title: "DHC DH2026-020 Emergency Lighting Replacement- Canford Wd., St Leonards Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06654a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# DHC DH2026-020 Emergency Lighting Replacement- Canford Wd., St Leonards Hospital

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06654a

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## Summary

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the emergency lighting design and supply system at Canford Ward, St Leonards Hospital. This contract falls under the 'goods' category specifically for emergency lighting equipment and was awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold - without competition. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process took place in Poole, UK, reflecting the regional postal code BH17 0RB, and was awarded to Thorlux Lighting, a large supplier based in Redditch, United Kingdom.

This procurement contract provides opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting systems, especially those capable of designing and supplying emergency lighting equipment. Large enterprises like Thorlux Lighting have showcased their suitability by successfully competing for the contract, which required efficient supply chain capabilities and expertise in emergency lighting solutions. Businesses focusing on growth in the healthcare sector or aiming to expand their operations in the UK health infrastructure market may find similar contracts rewarding, as they promote innovation in safety standards and compliance with health regulations.

## Notice

Emergency lighting design and supply of system for Canford Ward, St Leonards Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020869-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,515 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLUX LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020869-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020869-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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