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Electrical Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City 2025/26

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council conducted an open procurement process for the electrical testing of street lighting apparatus within Aberdeen City for the year 2025/26. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services in the UKM50 region. The tender process initiated with a tender notice published on 26th November 2025, and concluded with an award notice on 25th February 2026. The contract award was made to Gordon Electrical Limited, with a value of £86,131. The procurement process was overseen by Aberdeen Sheriff's Court as the review body, ensuring conformity with procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical services and certified under NICEIC and HEA 210 standards for working with DNO equipment. The project promotes business growth by allowing small to medium enterprises to participate, as evidenced by the successful bid from Gordon Electrical Limited, classified as an SME. Businesses with expertise in electrical testing and a professional certification will be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement method prioritises electronic submissions, enhancing efficiency and broadening access for various suppliers. The demand for skilled professionals and compliance with specific technical criteria underscores the growth potential for certified contractors in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City 2025/26

Notice Description

Electrical Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Electrical Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeen City

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550324
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

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,131 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN 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
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

GORDON ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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