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Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the structural testing of street lighting columns and traffic signs under the project titled "Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs." The procurement, classified under street-lighting maintenance services, took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement method was specified as "Other" and the procurement was concluded with the award on 6th November 2025, following the tender closing period on the same date at 12:00 PM. The service contract period will run from 7th November 2025 to 6th November 2029. The buyer, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, can be reached at their Town Hall in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, particularly those focusing on the infrastructure and public services sectors. Companies like Electrical Testing Ltd, which has already secured the contract, demonstrate the level of expertise and scale required to succeed in such tenders. While the contract is suited for larger companies due to its scale, it is also marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering diverse opportunities for business growth in the industry. The value awarded for the contract was £500,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs

Notice Description

Structural testing of all street lighting columns within the borough to ensure the integrity of the council's asset base.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f822f4-1ebd-498d-9ff6-e6677ad11407
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb2c931-49a0-4d20-bc1e-e037c7db109d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRICAL TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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