Award

Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works up to 1,000,000 GBP in Value

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 16:11

Award

02 Mar 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Council has initiated a tender for the "Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works" with a budget up to £1,000,000 in value. The procurement aims to enhance the street lighting infrastructure through the installation and removal of lighting columns and associated electrical works within Fife (region UKM72). The tender is currently in the "active" stage and employs an open procurement procedure. The framework agreement will operate for 24 months starting from April 1, 2026, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The deadline for tender submissions is set for February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM UTC.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in road lighting equipment installation to collaborate with a regional authority. Given the framework’s structured work packages that allow flexibility in task assignment and execution, businesses with capabilities in large-scale infrastructure works will find this tender lucrative. Companies can benefit from significant potential contracts, fostering business growth and allowing them to demonstrate their expertise in municipal projects. The framework also promotes community benefits, providing added value through social rebates, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish a strong presence in public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works up to 1,000,000 GBP in Value

Notice Description

a) Installation of street lighting columns and underground cables with associated electrical works. Disconnection and removal of street lighting columns. b) Erection and removal of traffic signs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is a multiple Contractor Framework Agreement to provide additional capacity to Fife Council's in-house Roads Operations. Work will be issued as concise Work Packages as and when required. The duration of the Framework will be 24 months. The contract has an option to be extended by a further 24 months. The Council retain the right to end the contract at any point. The Contract is not divided into lots of work. Only Contractors who have been accepted onto the Framework Agreement will be eligible to be awarded Work Packages issued during the term of the agreement. The Council reserves the right to issue contracts only when they are deemed to meet Best Value. Each contract issued through the Framework Agreement will be termed as a Work Package and can vary in value but will be less than 1,000,000 GBP in value. Individual contracts greater than this value will be procured outwith the Framework Agreement in accordance with the appropriate Fife Council advertising and tendering procedures. The Council further reserves the right to procure discrete schemes of any value outwith the Framework Agreement and in accordance with the appropriate Fife Council advertising and tendering procedures.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be for a period of 24 months with an option to extend the Framework Agreement annually for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SWALE AND URE DRAINAGE BOARD

Contact Name
Graham Clarke, John Grant
Contact Email
graham@lowswainby.com, john.grant@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03333201015, +44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
THIRSK
Postcode
YO7 3AB
Post Town
York
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

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