Award

Highway Lighting, Illuminated & Electrical Assets - Term Maintenance Contract 2024

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2024 at 12:17

Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 11:39

Planning

04 Oct 2022 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a large-scale, term maintenance contract for highway lighting, illuminated, and electrical assets to VolkerHighways Ltd. The contract, which is part of Somerset Council's efforts to fulfil its statutory duty, will run from 2024 and features an annual cyclical maintenance schedule designed to support the Council's commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. Covering maintenance services of public lighting installations and traffic lights, this contract applies to the UKK23 region. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 17th July 2024. The main industry category is services, with a total contract value of £75,000,000. The key dates included the submission deadline on 1st September 2023, followed by the commencement of the contract period in 2024.

This significant contract opens numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in maintenance services of lighting and electrical systems, environmental sustainability, and innovative engineering solutions. With an emphasis on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, companies that offer services aligned with these objectives will find this contract beneficial. SMEs focusing on innovative solutions for recycling, re-use, and minimising environmental impact are also well-suited to seize this opportunity. The contract encourages a collaborative approach, supporting the local economy and fostering partnerships that deliver superior value and innovation.

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Notice Title

Highway Lighting, Illuminated & Electrical Assets - Term Maintenance Contract 2024

Notice Description

The Client has a statutory duty to deliver core Highway Lighting, Illuminated & Electrical Assets maintenance. The Client also intends that this Contract facilitates a flexible mechanism for the Contractor to identify and implement innovative services, solutions, promote recycling and re-use, and reduce the environmental impact of the services delivered throughout the lifetime of the Contract. The Contract will support the Client's Climate Emergency Strategy and commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. In each year of the Service Period, the Contractor will deliver an annual, Cyclical Maintenance schedule for Highway Lighting, Illuminated & Electrical Assets to maintain in line with details contained within. a. This will include the attendance of Street Lighting, illuminated & electrical Assets principally for the purpose of maintaining and repair of the asset. It will also typically include the necessary ancillary works, traffic management and road space booking required to successfully complete the individual project. b. This will require liaising with the Client to develop a programme of works for each year of the Service Period and working constructively to manage change through the programme year The form of contract for the service is the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC4) using Main Option A.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client has a statutory duty to deliver core Highway Lighting, Illuminated & Electrical Assets maintenance. The Client also intends that this Contract facilitates a flexible mechanism for the Contractor to identify and implement innovative services, solutions, promote recycling and re-use, and reduce the environmental impact of the services delivered throughout the lifetime of the Contract. The Contract will support the Client's Climate Emergency Strategy and commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. The Client's Strategic Objectives are : - A network that is adapted and resilient to climate change with a reduced carbon output, both in usage and maintenance to contribute to the commitment for Somerset to be carbon neutral by 2030. - A safe, serviceable, and sustainable network that is fit for purpose for all users under all conditions and supports the development of the local economy. - A service based on the intelligent Client model that develops and sustains collaborative partnerships that deliver the objectives of all partners. - A flexible and agile service that attracts and retains the best people and embraces best practice and new technologies to enable innovation. - Sustain a financially resilient service that adopts robust asset management principles and delivers Best Value with the resources available. - Optimise service efficiency and maximise income from commercialisation and external funding. - A service that maximises social value and provides valuable local opportunities for individuals and businesses. - An informed community that has high public satisfaction and is engaged and enabled to do more for themselves. The form of contract for the service is the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC4) using Main Option A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0372f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024499-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Mark Brown
Contact Email
mark.brown@somerset.gov.uk, mbrown@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823359114, +44 3001232224

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKERHIGHWAYS

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