Tender

M2526-11 - Solar Lighting

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council is conducting an open procurement process to secure services for the project titled "M2526-11 - Solar Lighting" within the industry category of solar energy installations. The initiative encompasses the installation, testing, and commissioning of new solar-powered lighting systems, along with the removal of existing mains-powered lights. The opportunity, which is located in England, will conclude its tendering phase on 8th August 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure above the threshold, with a contract value estimated at £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in solar energy installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly will find this contract appealing due to its suitability criteria. The project's scale and scope offer a substantial business growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality solar lighting solutions. Companies with expertise in renewable energy technologies and the capacity to execute large-scale installations are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

M2526-11 - Solar Lighting

Notice Description

To install, test and commission new solar lighting all as described in the specification details, including removing and making safe the existing mains powered lights. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a16556a-53d6-4f6f-a42d-91894e1f55ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435a41db-99d6-4f12-9fe8-03e8c236d897
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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