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title: "Street Lighting Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0376bc"
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# Street Lighting Service Contract

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0376bc

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is seeking a partner to deliver its Street Lighting Service Contract. The Council aims to establish a collaborative long-term relationship with a service provider that supports its corporate objectives. The contract includes opportunities for social value benefits, climate emergency initiatives, and promoting equality and diversity. The estimated value of the contract is £75,000,000, with a 10-year term starting from October 1, 2023. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender deadline is November 18, 2022.

This tender from Suffolk County Council presents opportunities for businesses involved in street-lighting equipment, installation services, energy services, and engineering. Companies focusing on social value, climate action, and diversity will be well-suited to compete. The contract allows for extensions and additional scope, providing potential for long-term partnerships and innovation. Interested parties should review the selection questionnaire and submit bids in compliance with the outlined procurement process and deadlines.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council wishes to appoint an industry-leading service provider to become its partner in the delivery of the Council's Street Lighting Service (Contract). The Council is looking to forge a long-term collaborative relationship with a service provider that delivers a Contract which actively supports the Council's corporate objectives and provides added value to the County. At present, the majority of the Council's street lighting service (SLS) is delivered through its existing highways contract with support for the Capital replacement works being provided by the contractor currently undertaking the LED Replacement project. Both contract arrangements are due to expire at the end of September 2023 with the highways contract currently the subject of a separate procurement process which should lead to an award in early 2023.The Council therefore intends to put in place a new, flexible SLS Contract to maximise the potential for success for both parties

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to put in place a new, exciting and flexible arrangement to facilitate its street lighting service. The current intention is to ensure that the new Contract encourages and facilitates the following:* Collaboration and partnership - the Council is keen to establish a partnership with the appointed service provider which embodies trust in service delivery and pricing, actively supports its objectives, promotes collaboration and embraces the needs of the Council as well as the people of the County of Suffolk.* Social considerations - in putting in place this important Contract, the Council will consider how it can bring Social Value benefits to its communities by ensuring these are embedded in the service specification, form part of its procurement decisions and are delivered through this Contract.* Climate Emergency - potential service providers will need to demonstrate how they will help the Council with its aim to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030. This will include reviewing and monitoring street lighting services activities to mitigate environmental impacts whilst actively working in accordance with the Council's Climate Change Commercial Ask.* Environmental considerations - the Council also wishes to seek out opportunities within the street lighting services where it can make positive contributions to biodiversity and protecting the environment across Suffolk.* Communication and Engagement - communication for the street lighting service plays a key role in keeping customers and stakeholders informed about the different services being delivered (location and time) and informs the Council of defects, complaints and compliments.* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - the Council wants a service provider that is committed to ensuring fair and accessible opportunities for everyone from diverse backgrounds and promoting an inclusive culture and environment within the workplace.The Contract will be required to deliver street lighting services to include General Maintenance, Capital asset replacement and installation of new assets. There may also be the requirement for design support during peak times. In addition to the work with Suffolk County Council, there will also be the opportunity for the delivery of the contract requirements to other bodies within the East of England, including but not limited to parish councils, district, borough and county councils and housing developers.As mentioned above whilst separate contracts will be put in place for the provision of the core Highways Maintenance Service and ITS services. The Council reserves its right to bring elements of this service into those Contracts at a later date.The Council recognises that innovation is at the forefront of the street lighting market and as such has provided opportunity for other electrical and related services to potentially be delivered under this contract in the future where value for money can be assured.The Council is aware that the approach it has decided to take in respect of the Contract may be different to many of the approaches currently in or coming to the market. The Council strongly believes that its approach will not only promote a closer working relationship with the service provider but will provide the best value for money for the Council. Delivering through a platform that supports innovation, anticipates change and drives continuous improvement to promote and deliver on the key objectives. The Council will ensure a fair and transparent procurement process whilst complying with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and intends to invite the top three scoring Candidates to participate in and submit an initial tender. They will then be invited to participate in and submit detailed and final tenders. Further information about the procurement process is set out in the Project Information Memorandum (PIM).

Options: The Contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following options:* to extend the scope of the Contract during its terms to cover any other highway's related services which aren't currently part of the core service as described in theSpecification and/or.* to extend the initial minimum term of the Contract from 7 years up to a maximum aggregate of 10 years. Such options shall be included in the Contract and shall be developed as part of the negotiation process with those Bidders selected to participate in that phase.The Council reserves the right in the event that the successful contractor on the Highways Services Contract is also successful in winning this contract, the Council may merge the SLS into the Highways Services contract.

Renewal: The contract term will be up to a maximum of 10 years comprised of an initial minimum term of 7 years followed by an optional aggregate extension period of up to a further 3 years.The duration and number of extensions beyond the minimum term of 7 years shall be determined at the Council's absolute discretion. The Council will explore the duration of any extensions as part of the negotiations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029342-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 34928430 - Beacons
- 34928450 - Bollards
- 34928472 - Sign posts
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 34928520 - Lampposts
- 34928530 - Street lamps
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029342-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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