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Structural Testing of Street light Columns

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Structural Testing of Street light Columns," with the purchase occurring under the "services" category. The initiative aims to ensure accurate calculations concerning improvement costs for street lighting columns located within the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKH14. The procurement process utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" method while operating under legal regulations specified by the UK Parliament (2023/54). The contract, which was signed on 2nd October 2025, covered services executed between 2nd February 2026 and 13th April 2026, with a gross value of £58,905.92. Suffolk County Council was awarded the contract, reflecting its capability and expertise as a large-scale supplier in public utilities.

This procurement opportunity represents potential growth areas for businesses involved in structural testing, construction, public utilities, and street lighting. It offers companies an opportunity to establish collaboration with local councils like East Suffolk and Suffolk County Council, tapping into public infrastructure projects which can bolster their portfolios. Large-scale organisations and businesses focusing on public utilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially considering the regional focus and specific technical requirements involved. Encouraging collaboration with local councils may also afford businesses continued exposure and opportunities in future projects throughout the UK.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street light Columns

Notice Description

Undertake structural testing of our columns to accurately calculate the improvement costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06743b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,088 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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