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Installation of Lamp Columns along Southend Pier

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the contracting process for the installation of lamp columns along Southend Pier, classified within the "works" category and specifically involving the installation of street furniture. This contract, identified as DN823650, falls under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown". The procurement reached the award stage on 28th July 2026, with the contract subsequently being signed on 24th July 2026. The successful delivery is scheduled to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 1st November 2026. The procurement was governed by the legal basis set out in UKPGA 2023/54 and encompasses the region of UKH31 in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in infrastructure and street furniture installation. UKI Mechanical Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Chorley, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the competitive advantage for SMEs capable of executing specialised works. Such opportunities can propel business growth by enhancing a company's portfolio and establishing connections with municipal governing bodies like Southend-on-Sea City Council. Businesses with expertise in handling sub-central government projects and similar installations would be ideally suited to engage in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Lamp Columns along Southend Pier

Notice Description

Installation of lamp columns and associated iron works to facilitate the posts along Southend Pier PS58,708.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

UKI MECHANICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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