Tender

Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement on Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the street-lighting and technical inspection sectors. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 18th November 2025. The procurement method is open competition, allowing for broad participation. The contract activity is located in the UK, focusing on County Durham and potentially benefiting various local contracting authorities, including schools, fire services, and housing. The contract is valued at £160,000, with a gross amount of £192,000, and is set to commence on 1st December 2025, running until 30th November 2027, with potential renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technical inspection and street-lighting sectors, particularly those that specialise in structural analysis of lighting columns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability conditions outlined in the tender. Successful bidders will not only benefit from the contract itself but also from the possibility of future engagements with the various contracting authorities under the Framework Agreement. Companies with strong technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies stand to gain from this procurement, given the weight of technical questions at 30% and price evaluation at 70% in the award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Street Lighting Column Structural Analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068879-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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