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title: "Soft market testing street lighting equipment"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-27"
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# Soft market testing street lighting equipment

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9a3c32e-071a-4a44-9b17-7ace154d71cc

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for "Soft market testing street lighting equipment," aiming to set up a single supplier contract valued at £500,000. This engagement falls under the industry category of street lighting equipment (CPV code 34928500) and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for stakeholder engagement is set for 11th October 2021. The procurement process includes an early engagement notice published on 27th September 2021, allowing potential suppliers to understand market demands better.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the street lighting and urban infrastructure sector. Companies that manufacture or supply street lighting columns, lanterns, and associated equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Swindon Borough Council, and expand their presence in both the UK and global markets, opening doors for future projects in urban development and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) are seeking to set up a single supplier call off contract for the supply of street lighting goods. This broad definition includes street lighting columns, lanterns, DPI's, fuses, nodes, gear trays, column doors and other associated column equipment. We are aiming to understand the supply market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f78252-fd18-4f49-a732-16cf31d2c7bb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f78252-fd18-4f49-a732-16cf31d2c7bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f78252-fd18-4f49-a732-16cf31d2c7bb
  27th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01b87b5e-961f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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