Tender

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeenshire.

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeenshire" is being managed by Aberdeenshire Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. The tender is in the "General public services" industry category and involves services related to street lighting apparatus in various locations across Aberdeenshire. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 12:00 PM on 12 May 2026, as the award process will commence later that afternoon.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in structural testing services, especially those accredited by UKAS for testing steel lighting columns. Suitable candidates will also require G39 training for their field staff involved in streetlighting apparatus work. The contract, valued at £45,000, promises a focus on services covering multiple sites, offering an excellent prospect for firms capable of executing such a niche profession. Additionally, businesses can benefit from the chance to enter a framework agreement, enhancing long-term engagement with the council.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus in Aberdeenshire.

Notice Description

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Apparatus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Structural testing of street lighting apparatus various locations within Aberdeenshire.. Please see documents for all information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829616
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554504
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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