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Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance" project, classified under the works category for surface work on streets. This procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with recent modifications including a reduction in estimated contract value to £15,000,000. The contracting process is taking place in Bedford, UK, with the procurement being conducted via a restricted procedure requiring electronic and written submissions. The original tender process commenced on 21st February 2025, and relevant parties were expected to submit their tenders by 21st March 2025. Invitations for the second stage were issued on 11th April 2025, with Simon Smart serving as the main contact at Bedford Borough Council.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in street maintenance, construction, and infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in street-lighting equipment and street furniture installation. Companies proficient in surface work, foundation work, and maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete in this process, which demands a commitment of over four years (1,800 days) and involves a contract valued at up to £15,000,000. The selective procurement method will ensure only qualified candidates proceed, thus presenting significant growth opportunities for competent firms capable of delivering the outlined performance terms. Additionally, businesses should note that no variants are allowed, ensuring clarity in submission requirements.

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Notice Title

Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance

Notice Description

Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Capital Highway and Street Lighting Works. Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e638
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018736-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

34928530 - Street lamps

45233252 - Surface work for streets

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233330 - Foundation work for streets

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Smart
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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