Tender

Specialist Street Lighting Consultancy Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for a "Specialist Street Lighting Consultancy Service" aimed at providing consultancy support to its Street Lighting Client management team. This opportunity falls under the services category and relates to highways consultancy services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open procedure method. The entire process will be conducted via the e-business portal known as the Chest. Interested parties must register to access detailed documentation. Key dates include the submission deadline of 11am on 22nd December 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 15th December 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 240,000 net and is set to run from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2030, with the award expected on 11th February 2026.

This tender offers businesses in the consultancy services sector, especially those specialising in highways and street lighting, a substantial opportunity to partner with a major public authority. With an emphasis on quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations, companies that excel in these areas stand to benefit considerably. The opportunity is not only open to large enterprises but is also considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By engaging in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a significant presence within the UK's public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Street Lighting Consultancy Service

Notice Description

To provide consultancy support to Manchester City Council's Street Lighting Client management team. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077827-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2030 4-5 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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