Tender

Supply and Delivery of LED Lanterns, North Ayrshire

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of approximately 947 LED lanterns, intended for use in North Ayrshire. This procurement is categorised under "General public services" and involves the open procedure method. Located at Cunninghame House, Irvine, the Council aims to commence the contract from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender period is set to close on 2nd October 2025. Businesses interested in bidding should prepare for electronic submissions by the specified deadline. The procurement is at the tender stage and encourages participation through the open, competitive process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting solutions and electronic goods, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale public sector contracts. The contract requires bidders to demonstrate relevant financial stability, past experience, and appropriate authorisations or memberships. Businesses with robust supply chain management and those committed to sustainability and community benefits will find themselves well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to North Ayrshire’s community development but also enhance their business portfolio with a significant public procurement project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of LED Lanterns, North Ayrshire

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the supply and delivery of an estimated 947 LED lanterns which will be provided in various batches. The anticipated contract start date is 3rd November 2025 until 31st March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will follow the open tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809759
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539015
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31216200 - Lightning conductors

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31520000 - Lamps and light fittings

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527210 - Lanterns

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

34928530 - Street lamps

34993000 - Road lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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