---
title: "Provision of lighting equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0e8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# Provision of lighting equipment

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0e8

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking to procure lighting equipment for its theatre venue through an open tender process. This procurement, categorised under goods, follows a below-threshold open competition method. Interested suppliers should note key deadlines, with the tender period closing on 19th August 2026, and enquiries ending on 18th August 2026. The valued contract is set at £36,000 gross, spanning from 20th August 2026 to 18th September 2026, and located in the United Kingdom's region UKD41.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting equipment and electric lamps. Companies that can competitively price their offerings stand an excellent chance of winning, as the award criteria heavily favour price, with a 100% weighting on cost. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is deemed suitable for them. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth by expanding market reach and establishing a foothold within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of lighting equipment to its theatre venue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076062-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 09:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076062-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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