Award

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation)

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 08:39

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 11:32

TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2025 at 13:56

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of external lighting inspection and repair, which includes festive lighting, inspection, repair, PAT, and installation, has progressed to the award stage. This open procedure contract, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, was completed with AJCG LIMITED being awarded the contract. The contract became active on 15 November 2025, running through to 31 December 2026, with potential extensions available until 31 December 2028. Located in Bangor, within the Northern Ireland region, the Council acts as the buyer, focusing on services within the electrical installation industry. The procurement was initially launched with the tender period closing on 23 July 2025, attracting multiple submissions, and finally being awarded on 23 October 2025. The procurement's gross value is £164,980.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in electrical installations and services such as outdoor illumination equipment and electrical maintenance. The contract not only offers a financially rewarding scope with a gross value surpassing £160,000 but also allows for potential business expansion through the optional contract extensions. SMEs, given their suitability indicated within the tender criteria, can particularly benefit from this project by fulfilling the Council's requirements for quality and cost-efficient services. This opportunity could facilitate business growth by expanding service portfolios, improving supply chain networks, and enhancing reputation through government contract engagement.

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Notice Title

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation)

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation). Full details of the requirement were included within the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are two further optional extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075868-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£137,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£137,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJCG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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