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title: "Grafton House LED Lighting Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6be"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Grafton House LED Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6be

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## Summary

The tender process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for the "Grafton House LED Lighting Upgrade" is currently in the tender stage. Located at Grafton House in Ipswich, United Kingdom, this project involves upgrading the existing lighting on the second floor to LED technology, including emergency lighting and lighting controls. The industry category for this tender is "Electrical installation work" and "Electrical wiring and fitting work". The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, below threshold, ensuring broad participation. Interested parties should note the enquiry deadline of 12th August 2026, and the tender submission deadline of 26th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 1st January 2027. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 33,600 gross.

Business growth opportunities arise for companies specialising in electrical installation and wiring, particularly those experienced in sustainable lighting solutions. As the tender is open to SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, it provides a platform for smaller enterprises to compete alongside larger ones. The tender's award will be determined based on a balanced criterion of 60% price and 40% quality, affording businesses the chance to showcase their value-added capabilities beyond pricing. Participating businesses stand to benefit from enhancing their portfolio by associating with a public authority project, gaining visibility in the sector and potentially establishing a working relationship with Ipswich Borough Council for future opportunities.

## Notice

This tender will be for a LED lighting upgrade in which the winning contractor will supply and install new LED lighting, emergency lighting and lighting controls for the second floor at Grafton House.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071807-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071807-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071807-2026
  29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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