Award

DTRC Phase 3a Spital Street - Street Lighting

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process titled "DTRC Phase 3a Spital Street - Street Lighting" under the works category. The project involves the installation of road lighting equipment in Dartford, United Kingdom (Region UKJ4). This procurement, falling under the jurisdiction of sub-central government, was conducted via a direct award process as EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED is the exclusive contractor authorised to perform work on the Kent County Council network. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with a contract start date of 19th September 2025 and an expected end date of 1st May 2026, with potential renewal subject to unforeseen circumstances. The contract is valued at £76,000 with a gross estimate of £92,100.

This procurement provides a prime business growth opportunity for companies involved in infrastructure development, especially those specialising in lighting and electrical installations. While the contract has been awarded directly without competition, companies that offer innovative solutions or specialist services within the road lighting sector should closely monitor similar procurement opportunities for future tenders. Engaging with local councils such as Dartford Borough Council could lead to potential collaboration in other projects, thereby fostering business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DTRC Phase 3a Spital Street - Street Lighting

Notice Description

This procurement is a direct award due to EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED being the only Contractor authorised to carry out work on the Kent County Council network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057719-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 1 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUANS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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