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UOW1003 Lightning Protection Service & Maintenance

University of Worcester · Education

In brief

University of Worcester is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (West Midlands).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Thursday 26 November 2026
Bids by: 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Please register on the University of Worcester In-Tend Portal to access the tender documents for further details

What the notice says

The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems across the University of Worcester Estate, the contract will also cover any refurbishment & or repair works on a required basis. For more information please register on the University of Worcester In-Tend portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/universityofworcester/home

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 26 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Servicing and testing of Lightning Protection Systems 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029 What this lot covers The contractor is required to service the Lightning Protection Systems on an annual basis (1 service per year), 11 monthly testing is most suitable to ensure that the systems are fully compliant all year around as detailed.	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical	—
Schedule of Labour rates 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029 What this lot covers The University is looking for a schedule of labour rates for works on a required basis. This lot will also cover project works and refurbishment/repairs within University buildings.	Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical	—

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104500-2026

About the buyer

University of WorcesterLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Active Pump Services Ltd1 contract
Amb Glass & Malvern Windows Limited1 contract
Aquajet Rod1 contract
Central Roofing and Building Services Limited1 contract

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From notice 104500-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.