Street Lighting and Signage Supplies_2026

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:57

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:54

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 14:20

Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Street Lighting and Signage Supplies_2026" contract, aimed at supplying and delivering goods necessary for highway street lighting and signage improvements and maintenance. The contract, valued at £7.5 million, extends from 15th June 2026 until 14th June 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, and was awarded under an open procedure to SMITH BROS. (CAERCONAN) WHOLESALE LIMITED. The procurement was conducted to facilitate infrastructure enhancements within the Leicestershire region, aligning with public authority requirements as overseen by the council at County Hall, Leicester (postal code LE3 8RA).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing street-lighting equipment, particularly those supplying street-lighting columns and related materials. It represents growth potential for suppliers meeting high-quality standards and is well-suited for medium-sized enterprises like SMITH BROS., which has been successful in similar procurement processes. Businesses capable of meeting the council's delivery and performance conditions, and those looking to expand their footprint within the public sector supply chain, especially in the East Midlands region, stand to benefit from such opportunities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056715-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH BROS.(CAERCONAN)WHOLESALE

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