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10 Aug 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Ellesmere Town Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking contractors for the maintenance of street lighting in Ellesmere, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2029. This contract, valued at £11,500, falls under the services category and involves the maintenance of 85 streetlights within the town. Prospective bidders have until 31st August 2026 to submit their tender proposals. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and submissions must be made in physical form to the council's office in Ellesmere, Shropshire. The successful contractor will manage a 'report only' repair contract, perform annual structural condition surveys, and conduct electrical inspections to ensure compliance with current regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in street-lighting maintenance services, such as those supplying street-lighting columns, lampposts, and street lamps. There is potential for continued collaboration as the chosen contractor may become the preferred partner for future maintenance projects identified during inspections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise and experience in this area, especially those with competitive pricing strategies and a focus on sustainability and locality, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Winning this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and increase its standing within the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

ETC Street Lighting Maintenance oct 2026

Notice Description

Street Lighting Maintenance Specification Ellesmere Town Council are currently in the process of tendering the contract for the maintenance of the streetlights within the town for the next 3 years. The Town Council has a lighting stock of 85 streetlights. Those that it was possible to convert (99%) were converted in 2020 to Holophane S-Line LED lights (dimmable and non-dimmable), Holophane Wall Packs, a Retrofit Lamp, Amenity Lantern, and a Philips Lumia Light. The Council is inviting quotes for the following - 1) A 'report only' contract for repairs. Faults will be reported to the contractor by Ellesmere Town Council and repaired within five working days. If repairs cannot be completed within this period, the Clerk is to be informed of the reasons and estimated repair timescales so that residents can be kept informed. Please fill in the attached sheet to outline repair costs. 2) An annual structural condition survey of all the Town Council's streetlight columns, heads, and brackets to include annual cleaning of lights and removal of any overhanging foliage. 3) An electrical inspection of all the Town Council's Street lighting (to comply with the current I.E.E. Regulations). To be split over the 3 years of the contract. Following the structural inspections, a comprehensive report must be provided to the Town Council together with the electrical test certificates and a list of suggested refurbishment works (and costs). It is anticipated that the contractor who is awarded this contract will be the Town Council's preferred contractor for any maintenance work identified as a result of these inspections, however this is not guaranteed. The contract will run for 3 years from 1st October 2026 and attached is the full contract specification and a list of the streetlights owned by the Town Council. The contract will be reviewed after the first year. All returned quotes must provide individual prices for repairs during the period of the contract. All invoices for payment must include a detailed breakdown of repairs and maintenance carried out in the period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

34928520 - Lampposts

34928530 - Street lamps

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
ELLESMERE TOWN 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
ELLESMERE
Postcode
SY12 0AL
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Ellesmere Urban
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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