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03 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is conducting a tender for a comprehensive street light audit titled "Isles of Scilly street light audit," under the industry category of street-lighting equipment and civil engineering consultancy services. The procurement is based in the United Kingdom (region UKK30) and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 31st July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 17th July 2026. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, and the contract is valued at £36,000 gross. The contract period is slated to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude by 27th July 2028, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in street-lighting equipment and civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those with experience in electrical compliance testing and risk-based condition assessments. SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of working closely with the Council and National Grid staff on the Scilly Isles. A competitive quality to cost ratio of 50:50 will be used to award the tender, ensuring that businesses with innovative solutions and cost-effective strategies will have a competitive edge. This engagement not only promises business growth but also offers the chance to partner with a public authority committed to sustainable infrastructure management.

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Notice Title

Isles of Scilly street light audit

Notice Description

The Council of the Isles of Scilly manages a stock of 71 streetlights, including columns, hinged columns, bulkheads; bracketed, lantern type & two bollards which require a streetlight safety condition inspection and electrical testing survey, of its stock to comply with its legal duties. The Council requires the support of an experienced company to support the asset management of its streetlights by undertaking a risk-based condition assessment of the streetlights and undertake electrical compliancy testing. This will support the Council to manage its streetlight infrastructure sustainably and compliantly into the future. At present, the Council works closely with National Grid who support the Council in undertaking electrical connections, and any repair work i.e. head switching out where lights are near overhead power cables, connected to the mains etc. The contractor would be required to work closely with National Grid (locally based staff on island) to access and undertake electrical testing, as part of this opportunity, which can be facilitated by the Council. The Council's Operational team undertake some basic repairs to the streetlights, such as for example, streetlight head replacement where they aren't connected to the mains or have any overhead cables in the proximity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062767-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 27 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0JD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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