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Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:13

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns." This contract, awarded to Southern Asset Management Ltd, is classified under the services category, focusing on technical inspection and testing services of street lighting columns within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKC region. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition below threshold, without reopening competition, and is set as a closed framework agreement. The key dates include the contract start on the 1st of December 2025, with an initial end date of the 30th of November 2027, extendable to the 30th of November 2029. The total contract value is £192,000 gross, with net services valued at £160,000 GBP.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in structural inspections and testing services within the infrastructure and public works sectors. Businesses with expertise in street lighting infrastructure, inspection technologies, and related engineering services could find this framework suitable, expanding their portfolio and gaining experience with public authority contracts. Given that the framework allows access to multiple contracting authorities through service level agreements with Durham County Council, businesses might position themselves strategically to service additional local governments and councils in the region, thus promoting substantial business growth and regional market expansion.

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Notice Title

Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns

Notice Description

Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns which will be used by the Street Lighting and Highways Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084588-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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