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title: "Porton Emergency Lighting Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a619"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Porton Emergency Lighting Market Engagement

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a619

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## Summary

The proposed procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency, operating under the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to upgrade the emergency lighting system at the Porton Down site. This initiative is currently in the planning stage with preliminary market engagement underway, soliciting interest from potential contractors capable of conducting required electrical installations. Interested parties are required to submit a completed questionnaire by noon on 9th June 2026. The project falls under the 'works' category, specifically focusing on electrical installation and lighting systems, and is located in the UK, with the main procurement category being 'Electrical installation work'. The procurement process, anticipated to formally progress on 16th July 2026, holds an estimated gross value of £960,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and emergency lighting systems. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, may find this procurement appealing given its classification as suitable for SMEs. Engaging in this project not only provides a platform to showcase expertise in high-stakes governmental contracts but also enables companies to solidify their standing in the electrical works industry. Businesses with experience in similar large-scale projects will likely be well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to broader opportunities and growth in this sector.

## Notice

The provision of works to upgrade the emergency lighting system at the Porton Down site.

### Planning Information

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are looking to conduct preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to carry out the necessary electrical installation work to upgrade the emergency lighting at our Porton site.
If this requirement is within your companies capabilities and is of interest, please complete the questionnaire that can be found at the below link:
https://forms.office.com/e/5MRTVqF1Jw
Questionnaires should be complete by 1200 noon on 9th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049627-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049627-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049627-2026
  27th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/5MRTVqF1Jw
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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