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title: "Removal of Central Battery System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07758c"
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buyer: "Southampton Solent University"
published: "2026-09-18"
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# Removal of Central Battery System

Buyer: Southampton Solent University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07758c

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## Summary

Southampton Solent University procured electrical works to remove its central battery system and install replacement emergency lighting, enabling installation of a new fire alarm system. The requirement covers both emergency lighting equipment and associated electrical engineering installation works. The work is for the university in Southampton and concerns the university’s building safety and fire-protection infrastructure. This is a works requirement rather than a supply-only purchase: a suitable contractor would need to manage removal of the existing system and installation of the replacement emergency lighting as an integrated project. The named buying organisation is Southampton Solent University, a public authority. The selected supplier, Avenue Electrical Limited, is also based in Southampton, indicating a locally delivered electrical installation requirement.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. Southampton Solent University used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, for a single lot. The contract was signed on 2 June 2026 and awarded to Avenue Electrical Limited. The contract runs from 8 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £41,200 excluding VAT, or £49,440 including VAT. The contract is active and the award is active. The published scope and classification identify emergency lighting equipment and electrical engineering installation works. The available procurement information does not set out a scored evaluation basis, selection requirements or a competitive tender process; the route used was a below-threshold direct award without competition.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from a university for specialist electrical installation work linked to emergency lighting, central battery systems and fire-alarm infrastructure. A credible future competitor would need practical capability to remove existing central battery equipment, design or install replacement emergency lighting, and coordinate the work with wider fire-protection systems in an occupied education environment. Relevant experience in electrical engineering installation, building safety works, planned shutdowns, testing and handover would strengthen a supplier’s position. The requirement was delivered by an SME, so a smaller electrical contractor with the right technical capacity can be a credible comparator. Local operating capability in Southampton may also help with site attendance, coordination and responsive delivery for this buyer.

## Notice

Removal of Central Battery System and installation of replacement emergency lighting to facilitate the installation of a new fire alarm system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088734-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Southampton Solent University |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVENUE ELECTRICAL LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088734-2026
  18th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk
- https://www.avenue-electrical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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