Planning

Soft market testing street lighting equipment

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Sep 2021 at 13:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for "Soft market testing street lighting equipment," aiming to set up a single supplier contract valued at £500,000. This engagement falls under the industry category of street lighting equipment (CPV code 34928500) and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for stakeholder engagement is set for 11th October 2021. The procurement process includes an early engagement notice published on 27th September 2021, allowing potential suppliers to understand market demands better.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the street lighting and urban infrastructure sector. Companies that manufacture or supply street lighting columns, lanterns, and associated equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Swindon Borough Council, and expand their presence in both the UK and global markets, opening doors for future projects in urban development and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market testing street lighting equipment

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) are seeking to set up a single supplier call off contract for the supply of street lighting goods. This broad definition includes street lighting columns, lanterns, DPI's, fuses, nodes, gear trays, column doors and other associated column equipment. We are aiming to understand the supply market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f78252-fd18-4f49-a732-16cf31d2c7bb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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