Planning

CWC26013MW - Provision of Street Lighting

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 15:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CWC26013MW - Provision of Street Lighting," aimed at enhancing street lighting services. This initiative falls under the services category and includes the implementation of CMS-Smart Cells and the structural and electrical testing of street furniture. The project is set to be active from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2029 in Wolverhampton, UK (Region UKG39). Organisations interested in participating have until 30 January 2026 to engage in the preliminary market exercise (PME) through Wolverhampton's e-tendering system, with possibilities for further demonstrations if selected.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in street-lighting installations and maintenance services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The council will need a contractor capable of managing a large-scale operation, supporting 30,104 street lighting columns, which involves testing, maintenance, and future CMS integration. Companies with expertise in street furniture testing and smart technology implementations will find this tender conducive to business expansion and chances to secure long-term contracts with a reputable sub-central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26013MW - Provision of Street Lighting

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to support two key areas: 1. CMS-Smart Cells Implementation 2. Structural & Electrical Testing of Street Furniture The council will be responsible for 30,104 street lighting columns from 1 July 2025, requiring a provider capable of supporting large scale testing, maintenance, and future CMS integration.

Planning Information

If you feel that your organisation can contribute to this PME exercise, please complete the questionnaire and submit through the WCC e-tendering system www.wolverhamptontenders.com. As part of the PME process the Council may invite participants to provide a remote demonstration of their solution, the date and times will be confirmed following the closure of the PME exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003986-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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