Tender

Street Lighting and Signage Supplies_2026

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has issued an open tender for the supply and delivery of street lighting and signage supplies across its jurisdiction in Leicester, United Kingdom, under the title "Street Lighting and Signage Supplies 2026". The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 24th April 2026, followed by the award period concluding on 7th May 2026. The procurement is categorised under 'goods', specifically focusing on street-lighting equipment and columns. The total value of the contract is estimated at £9,000,000 including VAT, with quality and price as the key evaluation criteria weighted at 10% and 90%, respectively. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and may be extended under certain key performance conditions.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of street lighting materials, signage, and related equipment. Firms capable of delivering high-quality lighting solutions, including LED technology, and efficient logistics to meet the council's improvement and maintenance needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate and could benefit significantly from winning this contract, contributing to their growth and establishing a foothold in the public infrastructure sector. With the procurement process outlined as an open procedure, businesses will have equal opportunity to demonstrate their capability in meeting the regional demands of Leicestershire County Council, thereby promoting transparency and competitive tendering practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Street Lighting and Signage Supplies_2026

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of goods to Leicestershire County Council for undertaking highways street lighting and signage improvements and maintenance works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions will be offered subject to the successful Bidder/Supplier achieving minimum scores for Key Performance Indicators. * Extension 1: 01.06.2029 to 31.05.2030 * Extension 2: 01.06.2030 to 31.05.2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024114-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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