Planning

Maintenance and Improvement of Street Lighting and Illuminated Traffic Signs

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed involves Monmouthshire County Council operating on behalf of itself and Torfaen County Borough Council for a contract titled "Maintenance and Improvement of Street Lighting and Illuminated Traffic Signs." The procurement falls under the industry category of services with a focus on electrical machinery, repair, and maintenance services. Located within the UK, specifically regions UKL21 and UKL16, this tender is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 9th January 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £14.4 million, is being managed under the Open procedure with Welsh devolved regulations applying. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026, spanning four years with a potential extension until 2032, if required.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the electrical and public infrastructure maintenance sectors, to expand their operations by delivering essential services across two council networks. Ideal candidates would be firms possessing the necessary qualifications and experience in street lighting and traffic sign maintenance, installation, and associated civil engineering works. The contract requires a single contractor to manage both lots, suggesting a comprehensive operational capacity will be essential. Engaging in this procurement could solidify a firm's reputation in public sector service delivery, with potential for contract value growth as additional installations become necessary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Improvement of Street Lighting and Illuminated Traffic Signs

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC), wishes to establish a single provider contract for the provision of high quality and cost-effective maintenance services, and to benefit from the economy of scale of combining the two council networks. MCC is managing the procurement process on behalf of the participating authorities (Monmouthshire CC and Torfaen County Bourough Council), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This is a services contract being procured under the Open procedure, and any contract award will be subject to the terms and conditions contained within the tender documentation. Upon Award, each authority will enter into its own contract with the successful supplier. On the above basis, MCC is inviting Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of, and maintenance of street lighting and illuminated traffic signs, along with associated facilities and services, as detailed within the contract documents. These term maintenance contracts are being tendered by MCC for itself, and Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC). This will take the form of two separate NEC3 2006 (Option A, with bills of quantities) contracts with a shared Preliminary Items section. It is the requirement of the contract to provide all aspects of street lighting, illuminated traffic signs, maintenance and installation, within the geographical areas specified within the contract. The works will include equipment renewal, refurbishment, replacement and upgrade, inclusive of civil engineering and traffic management elements as appropriate. It should be noted that the contracts will also be utilised to install new equipment as and when required, and therefore the overall contract value may increase. Overview The contract requirement consists of the maintenance of street lighting, illuminated road traffic signs, bollards, subway lighting, pedestrian refuge beacons, school crossing flashing signs, remote monitoring, dimming systems, bus shelter electrical systems, vehicle activated signs, vehicle electrical charging points and feeder pillars. This is a collaborate procurement between Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) and Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC). MCC Estimated Contract Value (exclusive of VAT) = PS4.5 million Services Contract TCBC Estimated Contract Value (exclusive of VAT) = PS5 million Works Contract The procurement will be structured as one contract containing two lots but requiring a SINGLE CONTRACTOR to deliver both lots.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Event being used to unform the market of the upcoming opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084969-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
William Rees
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0000

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llanyrafon
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

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