---
title: "UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689d0

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## Summary

The procurement process handled by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on the "UKRI-6035 R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade," falling within the services category of the facilities management industry. The buyer, UKRI located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the contract award as of 23 April 2026. The procurement used a limited competition method under the below threshold conditions. Gil-Lec Ltd, a supplier based in Chesham, secured the contract worth £82,362 gross (£98,934 including VAT), active between 21 April and 24 June 2026.

This procurement process opens up substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management services, particularly those offering innovative lighting control solutions. SMEs like Gil-Lec Ltd, with expertise in lighting systems upgrades, are well-placed to compete in such tenders. Companies looking to expand their reach in government contracts should consider participating in similar procurement initiatives, which can bolster their profiles and increase their influence within the central government sectors.

## Notice

UKRI STFC have appointed a supplier to carry out the R1 Helvar Lighting Control Upgrade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037165-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,362 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037165-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037165-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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