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Provision of ICP for Street Lights via ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections Provided by Independent Connection Providers (Lot 1 Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNO Networks ('Contestable' Works)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2025 at 16:40

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Connection Providers (ICP) for street lights via the ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections. This procurement, classified under the industry category of installation work of illumination and signalling systems (CPV 45316000), involves connection, transfer, or disconnection works on the electricity network. Notably, the procurement process falls outside the directive's scope and was executed without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £119,870.56, has been signed with Cable Test Limited on 13 March 2025, covering the Southend On Sea area in Essex, UKH31 region.

This tender presents pivotal growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical connections on DNO/IDNO networks. Accredited companies capable of executing contestable works on these networks can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their market reputation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cable Test Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete effectively in similar tenders due to their flexible operations and specialised skill sets, thus fostering sustained business expansion within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of ICP for Street Lights via ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections Provided by Independent Connection Providers (Lot 1 Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNO Networks ('Contestable' Works)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council require an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) who is an accredited company that carries out connection, transfer or disconnection works on the electricity network on behalf of clients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Independent Connection Provider (ICP) who is an accredited company that carries out connection, transfer or disconnection works on the electricity network on behalf of clients. These networks are normally owned by either a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) or an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). Additional information: This is a 12 month contract with no option to extend.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded on a public sector framework via call off and in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009314-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABLE TEST

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