Award

Street Lighting Central Management System support and maintenance

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2026 at 12:03

Award

13 May 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Street Lighting Central Management System support and maintenance" has been conducted by Warwickshire County Council. This contract involves the maintenance and support services for a smart street lighting control system provided by TELENSA LTD, headquartered in Cambridge. The procurement stage is complete following a direct award due to TELENSA being the sole provider capable of delivering the required technical support. The contract will span from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2031, with services focused on the improvement of streetlighting efficiency, primarily within the West Midlands region (UKG13). Key relevant dates include the award notice published on 13th May 2026 and the future signature deadline scheduled for 26th May 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those involved in technological solutions for public infrastructure and streetlighting. The direct nature of the award highlights a niche market for innovative and technologically advanced companies capable of offering specialized support services in smart lighting systems. Although this particular contract is awarded directly to TELENSA LTD, companies that can demonstrate expertise in wireless technology, energy-efficient solutions, or streetlight management systems may find related opportunities in similar public or private sector projects. This contract exemplifies the growth potential for businesses that provide crucial technical support in the rapidly advancing field of smart infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Street Lighting Central Management System support and maintenance

Notice Description

Telensa is the single supplier/provider of smart street lighting control systems used by the authority to manage streetlights more efficiently. Telensa provides wireless lighting controllers that connect streetlights to a central management system. This allows Warwickshire County Council Street Lightings to: * Remotely monitor each streetlight in real time * Dim or brighten lights based on schedules or conditions, allowing energy savings * Controls WCC part-night lighting, allowing energy savings * Detect faults automatically, reducing maintenance costs * Reduce energy usage and carbon emissions through optimized lighting Single supplier - technical reasons The Telensa system requires ongoing support and maintenance for its software, communications links, and equipment. The maintenance and support can only be carried out by Telensa and therefore this contract for support and maintenance of the Telensa system has been made via a direct award on the grounds of a single supplier for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

The Telensa system requires ongoing support and maintenance for its software, communications links, and equipment. The maintenance and support can only be carried out by Telensa.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06978a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043865-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELENSA

Further Information

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