--- title: "GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-19" --- # GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028) Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f1c54-48ff-4a5d-850b-7a70493b8675.json) ## Summary Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for the GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028). This framework, classified under CPV code 50232100 for street-lighting maintenance services, will provide street lighting electrical connections across the North West region of the United Kingdom. The framework consists of five lots, divided among Distribution Network Operators and Independent Distribution Network Operators, including Electricity North West, Scottish Power, Energetics, IPNL, and ESP Electricity Limited. The procurement, using an open procedure, began accepting applications on 8 July 2024 and had a submission deadline of 23 August 2024 at 17:00. Award notices were published on 6 January 2025, and the contract spans from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that are accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS). Businesses specialising in street lighting maintenance and electrical connections services stand to benefit from participation in this multifaceted framework. With the provision of services extended to members and associates of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and other participating bodies, contractors can expand their clientele and strengthen their market presence through long-term, regional engagements. The involvement of esteemed suppliers like Altitude Services Limited, Amey Highways Limited, E.ON Energy Solutions Limited, and J McCann and Co Limited showcases the competitive environment and potential for robust business development. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of 5 lots, of which two of the lots will be Distribution Network Operator (DNO) geographical lots and 3 will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent Distribution Network Operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The Distribution Network Operators for the 2 geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2).The remaining 3 Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within the tender documentation. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years. The closing date of Friday 23rd August 2024 at 17:00 represents the deadline for the submission of final tender applications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e9f88d-41a0-419c-89fe-f582df9dcbc0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e9f88d-41a0-419c-89fe-f582df9dcbc0 - 8 Jul 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd8227e-adb2-4174-920b-16f3d628e576 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e9f88d-41a0-419c-89fe-f582df9dcbc0 19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd8227e-adb2-4174-920b-16f3d628e576 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8ea1cee-8c37-ef11-812d-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Applications can be made via 'The Chest' North-West E-Procurement Portal at the following link ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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