CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTING

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 May 2026 at 08:09

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the cyclical maintenance of street lighting is being initiated by South Kesteven District Council, located in Grantham, United Kingdom. This opportunity is categorised under street-lighting maintenance services, with a key procurement phase currently in the 'tender' stage. The tender, under the reference SKDC-1576, has an open procedure method, with the closing date for submissions set for 26th June 2026. The project involves maintaining approximately 1,300 streetlights annually on a rolling three-year basis within the regions of UKF30. The total estimated value is £200,000 GBP over the contract duration, which may extend from 14th September 2026 to 13th September 2029, with the potential for extension until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in street-lighting operations, electrical testing, and compliance inspections. SMEs will find this an accessible venture due to tailored suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing quality maintenance services and a competitive pricing model will be well-placed to thrive in this tender. The project's requirements to handle up to 3,800 LED streetlights within the South Kesteven region offer businesses the potential for continued and scalable growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTING

Notice Description

The cyclical maintenance and testing of our streetlighting. The cyclical maintenance will include inspection and statutory compliance testing, along with response maintenance requirements associated with the current stock. It must be noted that there may be occasions where additional lighting is added to the inventory during the contract term. This will be on a rolling yearly basis averaging around 1300 streetlights per year, completing a full cyclical maintenance over a 3 year rolling period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension available at the Council's discretion

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to respond to the questions within the Questionnaire document at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Select "View Opportunities" and choose South Kesteven District Council in the "organisations" dropdown menu.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048403-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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