Award

PLACE847H Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Highway Electrical Assets including ICP and Emergency Response Works

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:54

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 12:52

Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Derbyshire County Council focuses on the "PLACE847H Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Highway Electrical Assets including ICP and Emergency Response Works." The contract is set within the services industry category and covers the region of Derbyshire, UK. Key stakeholders include VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED, among other tenderers. The process has transitioned from tender to award stage, scheduled to commence in April 2026 for an initial two-year term, with potential extensions based on performance. The open procurement method was utilized, and the contract value is estimated at £7.2 million. Significant dates include a standstill period ending on 9th February 2026, with the contract period running until April 2028, extendable to 2030.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in electrical installations and emergency services for highway infrastructure. The requirement for a 24-hour emergency response service presents ongoing engagement, especially for large and SME contractors such as VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED and JONES LIGHTING LIMITED who have valid bids in place. Companies capable of managing fluctuating work demands and providing innovative solutions in electrical supply and maintenance of street lighting will find the scope and investment potential appealing. This contract not only supports the existing in-house team but also encourages partnerships with Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), fostering collaboration across three Distribution Network Operator areas in Derbyshire.

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Notice Title

PLACE847H Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Highway Electrical Assets including ICP and Emergency Response Works

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply, installation, maintenance and removal of highway electrical assets such as streetlights and illuminated traffic signs including electrical connections and emergency response. A key aspect of the contract is the provision of a 24-hour, 365-day emergency response service for street lighting issues. The contract is intended to support the DCC existing in-house street lighting team. The contract will include the provision of electricity service works as an ICP (Independent Connection Provider) across the three DNO (Distribution Network Operator) areas in Derbyshire and attendance to dangerous situations to reduce the risk (mainly be second call with a lorry mounted crane, but on occasions first call). This contract will not cover traffic signal maintenance. The contract will commence April 2026 for an initial term of 24 months with a possible two further 12 month extensions (2+1+1) subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are subject to contract spend and satisfactory performance

Planning Information

We are keen to gain insight from potential suppliers to help DCC develop the model for the procurement and the contract to ensure that it is attractive to the market place, provides value for money and delivers the best outcomes for Derbyshire. Interested organisations will be invited to attend 1-1 meetings with representatives of DCC who will provide further information on the opportunity and set out the Council's proposed contracting and procurement approach. These meetings will be 30/45 minutes in duration and will be held preferably in person or via Teams on 1st or 2nd of September 2025. In person meetings will be held at the Derbyshire County Council Highways Depot, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2EQ Through this process DCC will be seeking feedback on key elements of the contract model including the scope and duration, risk allocation, performance principles and procurement routes. Other key points DCC would like to discuss will include: • How will you manage the contract? • Are you an accredited ICP with NGED, ENW and NPG? • How will you manage service transfers/new service connections? • How will you manage fluctuating work demands across Derbyshire? • What levels of stock will you be prepared to hold and how will you minimise delays from material lead times? • How will you manage attendance to dangerous scenarios across Derbyshire - both first call (electrician) and second call (lorry mounted crane)? • Innovations in the market • Use of Recyclable / Recycled materials • Social Value and Carbon footprint implications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-01-21

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA EAST MIDLANDS

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