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title: "Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs"
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# Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f822f4-1ebd-498d-9ff6-e6677ad11407

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the structural testing of street lighting columns and traffic signs under the project titled "Testing of Street Lighting Columns & Traffic Signs." The procurement, classified under street-lighting maintenance services, took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement method was specified as "Other" and the procurement was concluded with the award on 6th November 2025, following the tender closing period on the same date at 12:00 PM. The service contract period will run from 7th November 2025 to 6th November 2029. The buyer, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, can be reached at their Town Hall in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, particularly those focusing on the infrastructure and public services sectors. Companies like Electrical Testing Ltd, which has already secured the contract, demonstrate the level of expertise and scale required to succeed in such tenders. While the contract is suited for larger companies due to its scale, it is also marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering diverse opportunities for business growth in the industry. The value awarded for the contract was £500,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector maintenance industry.

## Notice

Structural testing of all street lighting columns within the borough to ensure the integrity of the council's asset base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb2c931-49a0-4d20-bc1e-e037c7db109d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRICAL TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb2c931-49a0-4d20-bc1e-e037c7db109d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb2c931-49a0-4d20-bc1e-e037c7db109d
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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