Tender

Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works up to 1,000,000 GBP in Value

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently overseeing a procurement process for the "Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works," with an estimated value of £6,000,000. This tender, focusing on street lighting installation and associated electrical works in Fife, falls under the general public services category and follows an open procurement method. Key submission details include electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website, with a tender period ending on 27 February 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contracts awarded through this process will begin on 1 April 2026 and run for 24 months, with an option to extend. The process is currently in the "Tender" stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in works related to street lighting installation, electrical contracting, and traffic sign erection. Companies with existing capability to handle multiple work packages or those aiming to expand within the public infrastructure sector could benefit significantly. Businesses suited to this opportunity include those able to meet specific technical and economic criteria, aligning with the Standards outlined in the SHW. As this is a framework agreement, only those accepted onto the framework will have the opportunity for subsequent work packages, enhancing their portfolio and revenue within the local authority sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement C14 Lighting Installation Works up to 1,000,000 GBP in Value

Notice Description

a) Installation of street lighting columns and underground cables with associated electrical works. Disconnection and removal of street lighting columns. b) Erection and removal of traffic signs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is a multiple Contractor Framework Agreement to provide additional capacity to Fife Council's in-house Roads Operations. Work will be issued as concise Work Packages as and when required. The duration of the Framework will be 24 months. The contract has an option to be extended by a further 24 months. The Council retain the right to end the contract at any point. The Contract is not divided into lots of work. Only Contractors who have been accepted onto the Framework Agreement will be eligible to be awarded Work Packages issued during the term of the agreement. The Council reserves the right to issue contracts only when they are deemed to meet Best Value. Each contract issued through the Framework Agreement will be termed as a Work Package and can vary in value but will be less than 1,000,000 GBP in value. Individual contracts greater than this value will be procured outwith the Framework Agreement in accordance with the appropriate Fife Council advertising and tendering procedures. The Council further reserves the right to procure discrete schemes of any value outwith the Framework Agreement and in accordance with the appropriate Fife Council advertising and tendering procedures.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be for a period of 24 months with an option to extend the Framework Agreement annually for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548369
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Grant
Contact Email
john.grant@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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