Official UK procurement notice
Installation of Lighting and Wiring at Fessey House
Authority: Swindon Borough Council (Local council)
Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Installation of Lighting and Wiring at Fessey House. Fessey House provides residential care for older people with mainstream needs and those with dementia, located in Brookdene, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25.
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionSwindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Installation of Lighting and Wiring at Fessey House
Fessey House provides residential care for older people with mainstream needs and those with dementia, located in Brookdene, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25.
The project is for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new LED lighting system and associated wiring within the designated corridor areas.
The initial contract term will be for 4 as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend £40,000.00.
Full details relating to the Works are provided in the ITT documents.
To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team [email protected]
ITT clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 26th November 2026, 1400hrs UK Local time. The Council’s responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal.
ITT Responses are required to be submitted no later than 10th December 2026, 1400, hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗
Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender and Supplying the Southwest Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN835997
No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the ITT documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the ITT documents.
CPV: Electrical installation work · Electrical wiring and fitting work · Electrical wiring work
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How Swindon Borough Council buys Electrical installation work (CPV 4531), and who usually turns up
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Lot #1CPV 4531Published estimate£40k
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Breyer Group PlcWorked for this buyer | Supply and Installation of Roofs & Solar Panelsnotice published Jan 2024 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Penshurst Construction LtdWorked for this buyer | The Supply and Installation of Domestic Kitchensruns to Sept 2029 | — | £7.1m | Similar wording and category |
| Surserve Fire and Electrical LimitedWorked for this buyer | The supply and installation of domestic LD1 & LD2 and Environmental Sensorsnotice published Jan 2024 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Liberty Gas Group LimitedWorked for this buyer | Supply and installation of new central heating systemsnotice published Jul 2024 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Anglian Windows LimitedWorked for this buyer | UPVC Windows and Doors Replacement Programme 2023-2026notice published Jun 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £324m10 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £11m i | at estimate n=5 | |
| £1.7bn8 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 1 live · £160m i | at estimate n=3 | |
| £11m18 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 4 live · £603k i | 16% below n=3 | |
| £24m5 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago | 2 live · £7.3m i | 24% below n=2 | |
| £1.9m8 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £4.8m i | 17% below n=3 |
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- First published
- 13 Nov 2026, 16:53 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Nov 2026, 16:53 GMT
- Authority reference
DN835997- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-108200- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07bc25Find a Tender
How to participate & submission route
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- Tender submission deadline
- 10 Dec 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Nov 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team [email protected]
Timeline
13 Nov 2026 → 15 Feb 2027 · 4 dates- Tender notice published2h ago13 Nov 2026, 16:53 GMT
- Today13 Nov 2026
- Clarification questions byin 12 days26 Nov 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 26 days10 Dec 2026, 14:00 GMT
- Contract startsin 93 days15 Feb 2027
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published13 Nov 2026, 16:53 GMTUK4
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