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Street Lighting Testing

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process undertaken by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council involves awarding a contract for street lighting testing services in the Blackburn area. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 50232100, which pertains to street-lighting maintenance services. The process was initiated following a limited procurement method, specifically through the YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework, which allowed direct award without a prior call for competition. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026 to Altitude Services Limited for a total value of £375,489.56. Key stakeholders are encouraged to explore similar opportunities in the regional authority sector.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in street-lighting services to engage with regional authorities such as Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. Given the limited procurement process utilised, businesses familiar with framework agreements and direct awards may be particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering competitive pricing in street lighting maintenance services could potentially fit well in these contract scenarios. The procurement strategy and award criteria indicate a focus on efficiency and quality, providing growth prospects for those adept in delivering specialised urban infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Street Lighting Testing

Notice Description

Street Lighting Testing Services.

Procurement Information

Direct award through the YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework - 1259.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTITUDE SERVICES

Further Information

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