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Quick Quote for Works - The Installation of Street Lighting Columns, Cables and other Associated Equipment

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council, headquartered in Hamilton, recently concluded a contracting process titled "Quick Quote for Works - The Installation of Street Lighting Columns, Cables and other Associated Equipment." The contract falls under the "General public services" industry category, and the procurement method was a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, focusing on works necessary throughout South Lanarkshire. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice produced on 2 May 2025. This contract is part of the Council’s ongoing requirement to support its Roads, Transportation, and Fleet Services, specifically within the Street Lighting Section. The contract was awarded to Lightways (Contractors) Limited based in Falkirk, following the evaluation of bids on a price/quality basis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the street lighting and electrical infrastructure sectors, particularly those capable of operating under the NEC3 Term service Short Contract framework. SMEs, including local firms, were especially encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council’s objective to bolster community outcomes and economic development through increased spending with local entities. With a contract value of £1,935,000, this procurement engagement offers potential contractors ample scope to secure pivotal projects, enhancing their portfolios and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Quick Quote for Works - The Installation of Street Lighting Columns, Cables and other Associated Equipment

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have an ongoing requirement appoint a suitable single source contractor to provide back-up for Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Street Lighting Section. The works will include, installation of columns, ducting, cables, trenching and reinstatement of trenches, electrical inspection and testing throughout the boundary of South Lanarkshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council have an ongoing requirement appoint a suitable single source contractor to provide back-up for Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Street Lighting Section. The works will include, installation of columns, ducting, cables, trenching and reinstatement of trenches, electrical inspection and testing throughout the boundary of South Lanarkshire. In order to secure best value for the Council, the identified most effective route to market as a Quick Quote for Works for up to 2000000 GBP under Standing Order 3.2. This provided the Council with access to established contractors in this area, as well as allowing local SMEs to participate in the tender process in line with the Councils efforts to improve community outcomes through increase spend with local SMEs. Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis. The successful Bidder is the one who achieves the highest combined quality / price score. The Contract between the Council and the successful Bidder will consist of the NEC3 Term service Short Contract (April 2013).

Procurement Information

Quick Quote for Works procedure under 2000000 GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529537
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,935,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Ashwood
Contact Email
lynn.ashwood@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTWAYS (CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529537
    Quick Quote for Works - The Installation of Street Lighting Columns, Cables and other Associated Equipment - South Lanarkshire Council have an ongoing requirement appoint a suitable single source contractor to provide back-up for Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Street Lighting Section. The works will include, installation of columns, ducting, cables, trenching and reinstatement of trenches, electrical inspection and testing throughout the boundary of South Lanarkshire.

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