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Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

Aberdeen City Council

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15 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has issued a tender for the "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting" with a focus on public services in Aberdeen, identified as region UKM50. The tender involves the management, maintenance, installation, and storage of festive lighting and cross-street banner displays. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is open, with submissions accepted electronically. Prospective suppliers should submit their bids by 15th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16th October 2026 and will run until 15th October 2029, with a possible renewal of 24 months.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in event management, electrical services, and installation works suited for urban settings. Businesses that can demonstrate competency in managing large-scale public decor, with an emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness, would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of community benefits such as supporting SMEs and promoting fair work practices underscores the potential for contributing positively to Aberdeen's social, economic, and environmental landscape while fostering business growth through innovation and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

Notice Description

Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. Including maintenance, installation and storage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. The council owns festive lighting features including cross street lighting displays, building mounted features, column mounted features and Christmas tree decorations and lights. The successful bidder will be required to maintain, store, install and derig these festive features and decorations throughout the duration of the contract. From time to time the council may all wish to use some/all of the cross street catenary wires for banner displays to promote the city and up coming events. The council do not currently own the cross street banner framework and the successful bidder would be required to arrange for the design and manufacture of the cross street banner framework as well as the production, installation and removal of the cross street banner displays as directed by the council. The cross street banners displays and some of the festive lighting features are installed on an existing Catenary Cable System that spans Union Street. The contractor will not be required to install or alter the Catenary Cable System and Wall Anchors, but will be required to appoint a third-party structural engineer to carry out twice annual visual inspection, certify and provide a report of all defects requiring attention complete with a repair specification.

Renewal: 24 Months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555965
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
Aberdeen City 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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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