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Ehrc 2627-18

Equality and Human Rights Commission · Central government

In brief

Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland).

The estimated value is £24,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 12 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 1pm, Thursday 24 September 2026
Bids by: 1pm, Friday 2 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 208 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Equality and Human Rights Commission requires the provision of modern, efficient and compliant LED lighting throughout our Manchester Office (3rd Floor Arndale House, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £24,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 1pm, Thursday 24 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

1 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082787-2026

About the buyer

Equality and Human Rights CommissionLast 12 months

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From notice 082787-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.