Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-6e68-710a-8e77-372a836dd861/replacement-lighting-the-gryphon-school-sherborne awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Replacement Lighting - The Gryphon School, Sherborne [Dorset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-county-council) Estimated value £100,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Gryphon School is a larger than average size, over-subscribed comprehensive school in Sherborne Dorset, for pupils aged 11-18. There are currently 1,644 students on roll including 450 in the 6th Form. The Gryphon School converted to become an academy school on 1st August 2012. When its predecessor school, also called The Gryphon School, was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be outstanding. Immediately prior to gaining Academy status, the school sought to take advantage of a Local Authority led energy efficiency initiative. This initiative entailed fitting energy-saving adaptors to over 900 of the 1,856 existing lighting units. These adaptors are now over heating resulting in significant risks and concerns regarding fire safety as a result of electrical malfunction. Part 1 of the tender specification outlines the requirement to replace a total of 887 converted light fittings (which currently represent a fire hazard, an electrical safety hazard, and a safeguarding issue) with the installation, and make good, of new energy efficient LED lighting. Part 2 of the tender specification outlines the requirement to replace a total of 63 defective emergency light fittings with the installation, and make good, of new energy efficient LED lighting. ## CPV classification Electrical installation work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bd66df6d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Dorset County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-county-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project)