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Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council, in collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council, is initiating a public procurement process for the "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire." This tender, under the category of general public services, focuses on structural testing services and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender covers areas such as Aberdeen City and multiple locations in Aberdeenshire, with a total contract value of £160,000. Interested parties should note the submission deadline set for 19 June 2025 at noon, followed by the bid opening on the same day at half-past twelve.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in structural testing and inspection services to expand their operations in Scotland. Companies accredited by UKAS for testing street lighting columns would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which presents a potential entry into long-term public sector work. With community benefits included in the requirement, bidders can also positively impact local communities, thereby enhancing their reputation and opening doors for future contracts with local authorities. The emphasis on quality evaluation criteria underscores the importance of delivering high-standard services, which can help firms to establish themselves as reliable partners for public sector agencies.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

Notice Description

Structural of lighting columns Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

Lot Information

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus. Please see documents for all information

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeenshire

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus. Please see documents for all information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798349
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,207 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Dawn Tatton
Contact Email
alisthompson@aberdeencity.gov.uk, cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, dawn.tatton@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467537498, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRICAL TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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