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Framework for Independent Connection Provision (ICP) - Street Lighting

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 12:48

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Framework for Independent Connection Provision (ICP) - Street Lighting". This initiative falls under the public-sector category and focuses on electrical engineering installation and maintenance services for public-lighting installations and traffic lights across the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, started as an open competition under the "Below threshold" procurement method, led to the award of a contract to QUANTUM POWER CONNECTIONS LIMITED as the sole supplier. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2028, with the potential for renewal for an additional 24 months, reaching a maximum end date of 31 March 2030.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical engineering and public lighting services. Local SMEs and larger firms with expertise in these areas could benefit by forming alliances with the awarded supplier or subcontracting, thus enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The project's framework agreement allows direct call-offs as per the Council's requirements, providing steady work flow and predictability, which can be particularly advantageous for companies looking to expand their service offerings within Durham County Council's jurisdiction. Businesses from the UKC region that have entered into an Access Agreement or Procurement SLA with the Council will have exclusive access to this opportunity, allowing them to tap into public sector contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

Framework for Independent Connection Provision (ICP) - Street Lighting

Notice Description

The framework is for the appointment of a single supplier to provide an Independent Connection Provision for Street Lighting Installation / Replacement of Street Lighting Assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM POWER CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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