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Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Tender Notice
Award

13 Jul 2021 at 16:55

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

10 May 2021 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has initiated a tender process for the management of their catenary cable system, festive lighting, and cross street banner displays, under the procurement title "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on commissioning of public lighting installations. The project is to be carried out in the region of Aberdeen (UKM50), with an open procedure being employed. The tender is currently in the active stage, and the submission deadline is set for 15th June 2026. The contract will have a duration from 16th October 2026 to 15th October 2029, with an option for a 24-month renewal. Bid submission is electronic, and the procurement encourages the engagement of SMEs and community benefits including fair work practices and environmental well-being.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in lighting systems, public infrastructure maintenance, and festive installations. Suitable candidates would include companies with a track record of maintaining and installing public lighting and festive decorations, as well as experience with banner display frameworks. The contract offers potential for business growth through continuous engagement with Aberdeen City Council over several years, including the possibility of renewal. As the tender focuses on promoting SME engagement and innovation, companies committed to social, economic, and environmental improvements are highly encouraged to participate. Additionally, firms capable of adhering to the outlined health and safety, quality assurance, and fair work practices will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and business objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

Notice Description

Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. Including maintenance, installation and storage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. The council owns festive lighting features including cross street lighting displays, building mounted features, column mounted features and Christmas tree decorations and lights. The successful bidder will be required to maintain, store, install and derig these festive features and decorations throughout the duration of the contract. From time to time the council may all wish to use some/all of the cross street catenary wires for banner displays to promote the city and up coming events. The council do not currently own the cross street banner framework and the successful bidder would be required to arrange for the design and manufacture of the cross street banner framework as well as the production, installation and removal of the cross street banner displays as directed by the council. The cross street banners displays and some of the festive lighting features are installed on an existing Catenary Cable System that spans Union Street. The contractor will not be required to install or alter the Catenary Cable System and Wall Anchors, but will be required to appoint a third-party structural engineer to carry out twice annual visual inspection, certify and provide a report of all defects requiring attention complete with a repair specification.

Renewal: 24 Months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a48b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2029 3-4 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
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scotia Animations Limited

Further Information

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