Award

M2526-11 - Solar Lighting

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 09:56

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council, a regional authority in Southend on Sea, United Kingdom, has completed an open procurement process titled "M2526-11 - Solar Lighting". This project falls under the solar energy category, specifically focusing on the installation, testing, and commissioning of solar lighting systems to replace existing mains-powered lights. The procurement process culminated in an award, initially initiated on 7th July 2025, with the contract officially signed on 15th October 2025. The procurement location identified is within the UKH3 region, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 8th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Cable Test Limited, with quality and price both weighing significantly in the evaluation criteria.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender arise in the renewable energy sector, particularly for companies specializing in solar installations. SMEs, like the awarded supplier Cable Test Limited, are well-positioned to compete due to the project’s focus on solar energy initiatives and sustainable solutions. Companies capable of providing high-quality solar energy solutions stand to benefit significantly as this contract exemplifies a growing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure within regional authorities. The open procedure employed here ensures a competitive environment, inviting businesses with innovative, cost-effective solutions to engage and potentially secure future contracts in similar categories.

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Notice Title

M2526-11 - Solar Lighting

Notice Description

For installation, testing and commissioning of new solar lighting as described in the specification M2526-11, including removing and making safe the existing mains powered lights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Properties within the City of Southend on Sea, installation, testing and commissioning of solar lighting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 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 CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Norma Ashton
Contact Email
normaashton@seh.southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702212670

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
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
TLH3 Essex

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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