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title: "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def3ea19-d524-4af3-98b4-067a47b1c125

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded the contract titled "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018" under an open procurement method. This contract falls under the technical inspection and testing services category and involves the structural testing of lighting columns through two distinct methods: ultrasonic tests and static load tests. The contract, valued at £600,000, is for a period of 24 months, commencing from 1st July 2018, with potential extensions of up to two additional years based on performance. The tender process concluded on 1st June 2018, and the awarded suppliers include Kiwa CMT Testing and Roch ndt Services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technical inspection and testing sector. Businesses specialising in structural integrity testing, especially those proficient in ultrasonic and static load testing methodologies, will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this tender process, businesses can expand their client base, enhance service offerings, and secure long-term partnerships with public sector entities such as Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council (the Employer) is seeking to identify and appoint a Contractor(s) to a Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns Contract. The service involves testing the structural integrity of lighting columns by two test methods as follows:- Method1 - Detailed inspection and test by ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test Method 2 - Static load testing. The service also includes the analysis and production reports of the test results for the Employer. The tender will therefore be let in two lots. Lot 1 is for Method 1 only and likewise Lot 2 is for Method 2only Tenderers can apply for one or both lots. Tenderers can be awarded either one or two lots. Only one Contractor will be appointed to each lot. Lot 1 will be up to PS65,000 per annum and Lot 2 will be up to PS85,000 per annum. The proposed Contract period is 24 months with potential extensions of a further two years in one year increments subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de0bb38-2bb8-4ed8-86e1-ae2ddcb54640 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROFT |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE9 3GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Fosse Stoney Cove |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KIWA CMT TESTING; ROCH NDT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 13:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de0bb38-2bb8-4ed8-86e1-ae2ddcb54640
- 4 Oct 2018 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de0bb38-2bb8-4ed8-86e1-ae2ddcb54640

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de0bb38-2bb8-4ed8-86e1-ae2ddcb54640
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=56ba23aa-8548-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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