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Column Structural Testing

East Lindsey District Council

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 11:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council are in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Column Structural Testing," aimed at improving infrastructure within their jurisdiction. This tender has been initiated to engage potential suppliers in the early stages to help shape the procurement approach. It covers services such as structural testing, electrical inspection, and technical testing, divided into lots for East Lindsey and Boston. There is a possibility for South Holland District Council to join as a third lot. Prospective suppliers must register by 12 March 2026 to participate in the pre-market engagement via the PSPS electronic tendering portal. The procurement process comes under the 'works' category, reflecting its focus on construction, engineering advisory, and technical inspection services. Potential suppliers are advised to note the procurement laws, as outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in construction, engineering, and inspection services. With projects swappable to separate contracts for each council, there is scope for small and medium enterprises to secure contracts specifically tailored to their capacity. This tender provides a gateway to expand services into multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. Additionally, businesses in the advisory and consultative engineering services sector can leverage their expertise in shaping structural testing methodologies, thereby driving growth and innovation. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage early to influence procurement criteria and adapt to specific requirements and evaluation processes, illustrating an ideal opportunity for SMEs to enhance their market presence through local government collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Column Structural Testing

Notice Description

East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council are preparing to take this project to the open market and is keen to engage with potential suppliers to help shape the procurement approach. The services relate to the Column Testing within the Boston and East Lindsey areas. The scope of the project includes annual external lighting column structural testing, electrical inspection and testing works which will be procured in lots, split down per Council. There will be separate contracts for each Council and the contractor awarded for each lot may vary based on the evaluation results. South Holland District Council may participate in the tender stage. If included, their requirements will be clearly defined and presented as a third lot.

Planning Information

To view this PME opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated PME documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All PME returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012790-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
East Lindsey District Council
Additional Buyers

Boston Borough Council

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

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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