---
title: "Hexham Abbey External Architectural Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067148"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067148"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067148.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067148.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Hexham Abbey External Architectural Lighting

Buyer: HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067148

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067148)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067148.json)

## Summary

Hexham Town Council is actively seeking tenders for the "Hexham Abbey External Architectural Lighting" project. This involves the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a modern external floodlighting system for Hexham Abbey. The procurement is classified under the industry category of 'Lighting systems' and is set within the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation, with the tender period closing on 30th April 2026 and the award period ending on 14th May 2026. Potential contractors should note the start date for the contract is 1st June 2026, culminating on 5th October 2026.

The tender presents significant opportunities for contractors skilled in lighting system innovations, particularly those focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable designs. Businesses well-versed in conservation, dark skies compliance, and durability will find this invitation promising. With a procurement value of £144,000 gross and specific quality and cost criteria—emphasizing design, energy use, and maintenance—businesses that can offer sustainable and well-programmable solutions should compete. Small and medium enterprises can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in public authority projects, especially with compatibility considerations for smaller scale operations encouraged. The submission process allows electronic submission, emphasizing accessibility and inclusion for potential bidders across the UK.

## Notice

Hexham Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a new external floodlighting system. The Town Council has provided floodlighting to externals of Hexham Abbey for approximately 23 years. The current system has reached end of life and requires replacement, taking the opportunity to improve the energy efficiency and functionality of the lighting system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026224-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE46 3RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Hexham West |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026224-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026224-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026218-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13827
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13829

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067148. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067148.json.