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title: "Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d30"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d30

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed a tender process for the project titled "Specialist lighting for the light up of the Chinatown Arch", located in Liverpool, UK. The project falls under the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps, specifically involving the supply of LED lighting equipment aimed at enhancing the heritage features of the Chinatown Arch. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and is currently in the "award" stage, with the contract starting and ending on 22nd August 2026. The contract's total value is £12,081.36, signed on 24th April 2026. Liverpool City Council acted as the buying organisation while URBIS SCHRÉDER LTD, a lighting equipment supplier based in Basingstoke, secured the contract.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised lighting solutions, particularly those prioritising energy-efficient LED technologies. SMEs operating within this sector, such as lighting manufacturers and suppliers, would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their footprint in public infrastructure projects. As this procurement was conducted without competition, it highlights potential opportunities for businesses to establish direct relations with public authorities like Liverpool City Council, which can be beneficial for enhancing business portfolios and securing future public contracts.

## Notice

Supply of lighting equipment to support the lighting of the heritage arch at the entrance to Liverpool Chinatown. The lighting will be LED (energy efficiency) and be aligned to make more of the heritage features of the arch.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046282-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,081 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBIS SCHRÉDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046282-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046282-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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