Tender

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2022 at 15:28

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28 Sep 2022 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking a supplier for the Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns. The procurement process involves identifying and appointing a single supplier per lot, with a maximum contract duration of 5 years, split into 2 lots. The testing service includes detailed inspections and testing using specific methods, with bidders invited to bid for one or both lots. The procurement stage is currently active, with important deadlines for the tender period and bid opening.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry to secure a long-term contract with Leicestershire County Council. Companies specialising in street-lighting maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity aligns with the council's focus on structural safety and maintenance of street lighting columns across the region, offering potential for business growth through a multi-year service engagement.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to identify and appoint a single Supplier per Lot for Structural testing of Street Lighting Columns. The Service shall be split into 2 Lots. The testing of Leicestershire County Council's street lighting columns, analysing test results and producing reports divided into two lots as follows:- * Lot 1 - The detailed inspection and testing using an ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test * Lot 2 - The detailed inspection and testing using a static load test Both forms of testing include the analysis of results and production of reports for Leicestershire County Council. Bidders are invited to submit a bid for one or both Lots. The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - This Lot is for the detailed inspection and testing and reporting of street lighting columns using an ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test This includes testing of Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and Cantilever Masts and other similar street furniture. This testing will be undertaken across the whole of Leicestershire and may include both on the Highways and at other Council managed properties. Suppliers should be expected to undertake traffic management controls at some sites as deemed appropriate by Leicestershire County Council. Full details of the required testing is stated in the Invitation to Tender documents.

Renewal: The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier. The term stated in II.2.7 is the maximum term including all extensions.

Lot 2

Lot 2 - This Lot is for the detailed inspection and testing and reporting of street lighting columns using Static Load Testing. This includes testing of Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and Cantilever Masts and other similar street furniture. This testing will be undertaken across the whole of Leicestershire and may include both on the Highways and at other Council managed properties. Suppliers should be expected to undertake traffic management controls at some sites as deemed appropriate by Leicestershire County Council. Full details of the required testing is stated in the Invitation to Tender documents.

Renewal: The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier. The term stated in II.2.7 is the maximum term including all extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029224-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Rajwinder Bhola
Contact Email
rajwinder.bhola@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057479

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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