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Structural Testing of Street light Columns

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council involved the structural testing of street light columns, categorised under street-lighting columns and public utilities. This tender, valued at £49,088.27, utilised a direct, single tender action method, below the threshold in the procurement stage tagged as "award." Key dates include the contract period starting on 2nd February 2026 and ending on 13th April 2026, with the award date set on 2nd October 2025. The services are to be delivered in the East of England region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering, particularly those engaged in infrastructure and public utilities services, to expand their operations and build a partnership with local councils. As both SMEs and VCSE organisations are considered suitable for this contract, it might appeal to smaller enterprises seeking to improve their portfolio in public sector contracts. With Suffolk County Council already involved as the supplier, enterprises looking to collaborate or compete could benefit from insights into local government procurement practices.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street light Columns

Notice Description

Undertake structural testing of our columns to accurately calculate the improvement costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43cccd0c-d074-4ad3-af89-b5539d040756
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249d318b-df4b-479b-ae91-1a2e30c496bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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