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23 Jul 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Purchase of Festoon Lighting" intended for Southend Pier. The procurement process initiated under the tender stage was finalised on 23rd July 2026. The process was conducted as a below-threshold procurement method, suggesting a specific focus potentially suitable for smaller-scale operations. The contract was awarded on 17th July 2026 and is set to be completed by 1st November 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically exterior lighting, and pertains to the UKH31 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of lighting and illumination technology to grow by participating in public sector contracts. Companies specialising in exterior lighting would find well-suited opportunities in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract was Lighting & Illumination Technology Experience Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Burnley, indicating potential advantages for similar SMEs in competing for such projects. By participating in public procurement processes, businesses can expand their operational scope, gain stability from public contracts, and enhance their market presence and credibility.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Festoon Lighting

Notice Description

Purchase of festoon equipment for Southend Pier PS56,164.69

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069641-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31527200 - Exterior lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 1 Nov 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTING & ILLUMINATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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