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title: "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a48b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a48b

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council has initiated a tender process for the management of their catenary cable system, festive lighting, and cross street banner displays, under the procurement title "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on commissioning of public lighting installations. The project is to be carried out in the region of Aberdeen (UKM50), with an open procedure being employed. The tender is currently in the active stage, and the submission deadline is set for 15th June 2026. The contract will have a duration from 16th October 2026 to 15th October 2029, with an option for a 24-month renewal. Bid submission is electronic, and the procurement encourages the engagement of SMEs and community benefits including fair work practices and environmental well-being.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in lighting systems, public infrastructure maintenance, and festive installations. Suitable candidates would include companies with a track record of maintaining and installing public lighting and festive decorations, as well as experience with banner display frameworks. The contract offers potential for business growth through continuous engagement with Aberdeen City Council over several years, including the possibility of renewal. As the tender focuses on promoting SME engagement and innovation, companies committed to social, economic, and environmental improvements are highly encouraged to participate. Additionally, firms capable of adhering to the outlined health and safety, quality assurance, and fair work practices will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and business objectives.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044969-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,921 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 6UW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTIA ANIMATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044969-2026
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007450-2021
- 13 Jul 2021 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016406-2021
- 10 May 2021 at 10:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010091-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832011
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832011
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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