--- title: "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-17" --- # Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036c1f.json) ## Summary The Leicestershire County Council is seeking a supplier for the Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns. The procurement process involves identifying and appointing a single supplier per lot, with a maximum contract duration of 5 years, split into 2 lots. The testing service includes detailed inspections and testing using specific methods, with bidders invited to bid for one or both lots. The procurement stage is currently active, with important deadlines for the tender period and bid opening. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry to secure a long-term contract with Leicestershire County Council. Companies specialising in street-lighting maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity aligns with the council's focus on structural safety and maintenance of street lighting columns across the region, offering potential for business growth through a multi-year service engagement. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council is seeking to identify and appoint a single Supplier per Lot for Structural testing of Street Lighting Columns. The Service shall be split into 2 Lots. The testing of Leicestershire County Council's street lighting columns, analysing test results and producing reports divided into two lots as follows:- * Lot 1 - The detailed inspection and testing using an ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test * Lot 2 - The detailed inspection and testing using a static load test Both forms of testing include the analysis of results and production of reports for Leicestershire County Council. Bidders are invited to submit a bid for one or both Lots. The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 - This Lot is for the detailed inspection and testing and reporting of street lighting columns using an ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test This includes testing of Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and Cantilever Masts and other similar street furniture. This testing will be undertaken across the whole of Leicestershire and may include both on the Highways and at other Council managed properties. Suppliers should be expected to undertake traffic management controls at some sites as deemed appropriate by Leicestershire County Council. Full details of the required testing is stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. Renewal: The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier. The term stated in II.2.7 is the maximum term including all extensions. Lot 2 Lot 2 - This Lot is for the detailed inspection and testing and reporting of street lighting columns using Static Load Testing. This includes testing of Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and Cantilever Masts and other similar street furniture. This testing will be undertaken across the whole of Leicestershire and may include both on the Highways and at other Council managed properties. Suppliers should be expected to undertake traffic management controls at some sites as deemed appropriate by Leicestershire County Council. Full details of the required testing is stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. Renewal: The maximum duration of the contract shall be 5 years, this is made up of an initial term of 3 years, plus 2 further extensions of 12 months. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier. The term stated in II.2.7 is the maximum term including all extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029224-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | £1,100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | 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 | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2022 at 15:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029224-2022 - 28 Sep 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027177-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/default - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a731d356-6d3e-ed11-8119-005056b64545 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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