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Road Lighting Materials Framework 2026 - 2030

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 May 2026 at 10:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is currently conducting a procurement process for its "Road Lighting Materials Framework 2026 - 2030" project. This procurement, under the category of goods, involves purchasing road lighting materials, specifically Columns, Luminaires, and Electrical Materials, over three lots. The total contract value is GBP 4,800,000, with a gross potential value of GBP 5,760,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. Interested suppliers can submit tenders until 22nd June 2026, with the award decision expected by 17th July 2026. The project, located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the region designated as UKD1, involves guidelines from legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The framework agreements, concluding on 20th September 2030, include ranked suppliers for call-off purchases based on economic advantage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the street-lighting equipment sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the contract design supports social value and diversity. Businesses providing economically advantageous pricing and ensuring compliance with delivery timelines will be highly competitive. Given the framework agreement mechanism, companies are well-suited to benefit from recurring orders if they perform well during the initial assessments. Taking part in this procurement process allows for building long-term partnerships with a sub-central government authority, presenting a solid foundation for future growth and market presence in public sector infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Lighting Materials Framework 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

Procurement of CC Bespoke Road Lighting Materials Framework, required for purchasing road lighting materials over 3 lots (Lot 1: Columns, Lot 2: Luminaires, Lot 3: Electrical Materials).

Lot Information

Columns

Please see specification within tender documents relating to columns.

Luminaires

Please see specification relating to luminaires within the tender documents.

Electrical Materials

Please see specification relating to electrical materials within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050114-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-05-06

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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