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title: "GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028)"
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# GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028)

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b8c

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## Summary

Wigan Council, alongside other collaborating authorities, has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA Street Lighting Electrical Connections Framework Agreement 2025 - 2026 (2028)". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Street-lighting maintenance services" and covers various geographical locations across North-West England. The framework agreement includes five lots, split between Distribution Network Operator (DNO) geographical lots and Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. Contracts have been awarded to multiple suppliers, such as Altitude Services Limited and Amey Highways Limited, with the signing date of 17th December 2024. Key services include new street lighting connections, transfers, disconnections, and related infrastructure maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in street lighting services. It encourages SMEs to compete, as demonstrated by the multiple lot allocation to both small and large enterprises. The framework's structure also promotes business growth by allowing contractors to bid on various lots and leveraging additional competition for call-off contracts. The framework is ideal for firms accredited by the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) and experienced in street lighting equipment installation and maintenance, providing broad exposure to a wide range of contracting authorities within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and beyond.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be independent distribution network operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2).The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Electricity North West (ENW) Distribution Network Operator Geographical Region

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2). The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 3 providers to each lot subject to there being sufficient tenderers satisfying the criteria laid down within the tender process. Services to be provided under the framework agreement will consist of street lighting electrical connections services (new connections, transfers and disconnections), including the erection and uprooting of lighting column, traffic sign pole, feeder pillar or illuminated traffic bollards, lantern/bracket installation or exchange, cut-out terminations and cabling installation works, and painting. Contracts called-off from the framework agreement will be awarded on a cascade basis, with the tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender being appointed as the first provider to the relevant lot, which will be contacted in the first instance in respect of any service requirements. Should the first provider not have the capacity and/or capability and/or not be willing to provide the services then the second provider and third provider would be contacted in turn. Alternatively, contracting bodies accessing the framework agreement may re-open competition to all providers capable of meeting the requirement within the framework agreement via a 'mini competition' process within the applicable lot(s). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within this Contract Notice. The Invitation to Tender documentation contains further details on those organisations intending to use the framework agreement at its outset and indicative call-off quantities. None of the named organisations will however be obliged to procure through the framework agreement. Economic operators should note that inclusion on the framework agreement is not a guarantee that any call-off contracts will be awarded. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Renewal: The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Lot 2 - Scottish Power Distribution Network Operator Geographical Region

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2). The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 3 providers to each lot subject to there being sufficient tenderers satisfying the criteria laid down within the tender process. Services to be provided under the framework agreement will consist of street lighting electrical connections services (new connections, transfers and disconnections), including the erection and uprooting of lighting column, traffic sign pole, feeder pillar or illuminated traffic bollards, lantern/bracket installation or exchange, cut-out terminations and cabling installation works, and painting. Contracts called-off from the framework agreement will be awarded on a cascade basis, with the tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender being appointed as the first provider to the relevant lot, which will be contacted in the first instance in respect of any service requirements. Should the first provider not have the capacity and/or capability and/or not be willing to provide the services then the second provider and third provider would be contacted in turn. Alternatively, contracting bodies accessing the framework agreement may re-open competition to all providers capable of meeting the requirement within the framework agreement via a 'mini competition' process within the applicable lot(s). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within this Contract Notice. The Invitation to Tender documentation contains further details on those organisations intending to use the framework agreement at its outset and indicative call-off quantities. None of the named organisations will however be obliged to procure through the framework agreement. Economic operators should note that inclusion on the framework agreement is not a guarantee that any call-off contracts will be awarded. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Renewal: The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for two further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Lot 3 - Energetics Independent Distribution Network Operator Sites

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2). The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 3 providers to each lot subject to there being sufficient tenderers satisfying the criteria laid down within the tender process. Services to be provided under the framework agreement will consist of street lighting electrical connections services (new connections, transfers and disconnections), including the erection and uprooting of lighting column, traffic sign pole, feeder pillar or illuminated traffic bollards, lantern/bracket installation or exchange, cut-out terminations and cabling installation works, and painting. Contracts called-off from the framework agreement will be awarded on a cascade basis, with the tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender being appointed as the first provider to the relevant lot, which will be contacted in the first instance in respect of any service requirements. Should the first provider not have the capacity and/or capability and/or not be willing to provide the services then the second provider and third provider would be contacted in turn. Alternatively, contracting bodies accessing the framework agreement may re-open competition to all providers capable of meeting the requirement within the framework agreement via a 'mini competition' process within the applicable lot(s). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within this Contract Notice. The Invitation to Tender documentation contains further details on those organisations intending to use the framework agreement at its outset and indicative call-off quantities. None of the named organisations will however be obliged to procure through the framework agreement. Economic operators should note that inclusion on the framework agreement is not a guarantee that any call-off contracts will be awarded. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Renewal: The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for two further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Lot 4 - IPNL (Independent Power Networks) Independent Distribution Network Operator Sites

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2). The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 3 providers to each lot subject to there being sufficient tenderers satisfying the criteria laid down within the tender process. Services to be provided under the framework agreement will consist of street lighting electrical connections services (new connections, transfers and disconnections), including the erection and uprooting of lighting column, traffic sign pole, feeder pillar or illuminated traffic bollards, lantern/bracket installation or exchange, cut-out terminations and cabling installation works, and painting. Contracts called-off from the framework agreement will be awarded on a cascade basis, with the tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender being appointed as the first provider to the relevant lot, which will be contacted in the first instance in respect of any service requirements. Should the first provider not have the capacity and/or capability and/or not be willing to provide the services then the second provider and third provider would be contacted in turn. Alternatively, contracting bodies accessing the framework agreement may re-open competition to all providers capable of meeting the requirement within the framework agreement via a 'mini competition' process within the applicable lot(s). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within this Contract Notice. The Invitation to Tender documentation contains further details on those organisations intending to use the framework agreement at its outset and indicative call-off quantities. None of the named organisations will however be obliged to procure through the framework agreement. Economic operators should note that inclusion on the framework agreement is not a guarantee that any call-off contracts will be awarded. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Renewal: The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for two further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Lot 5 - ESP Electricity Ltd Independent Distribution Network Operator Sites

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a framework agreement to procure street lighting electrical connections services. The framework agreement will consist of five lots, of which two of the lots will be distribution network operator (DNO) geographical lots and three will be Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) lots. All providers must be accredited for the appropriate work categories under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS), presently operated by Lloyds Register, to operate on the incumbent distribution network operator (DNO) electrical networks at any time during the term of the framework agreement. The distribution network operators for the two geographical lots are Electricity North West (Lot 1) and Scottish Power (Lot 2). The remaining three Independent Distribution Network Operator lots will be Energetics IDNO Sites (Lot 3), IPNL (Independent Power Networks) IDNO Sites (Lot 4) and ESP Electricity Limited IDNO Sites (Lot 5). It is the intention to appoint a minimum of 3 providers to each lot subject to there being sufficient tenderers satisfying the criteria laid down within the tender process. Services to be provided under the framework agreement will consist of street lighting electrical connections services (new connections, transfers and disconnections), including the erection and uprooting of lighting column, traffic sign pole, feeder pillar or illuminated traffic bollards, lantern/bracket installation or exchange, cut-out terminations and cabling installation works, and painting. Contracts called-off from the framework agreement will be awarded on a cascade basis, with the tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender being appointed as the first provider to the relevant lot, which will be contacted in the first instance in respect of any service requirements. Should the first provider not have the capacity and/or capability and/or not be willing to provide the services then the second provider and third provider would be contacted in turn. Alternatively, contracting bodies accessing the framework agreement may re-open competition to all providers capable of meeting the requirement within the framework agreement via a 'mini competition' process within the applicable lot(s). The services provided under the framework agreement will be made available to members and associate members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other participating authorities and organisational bodies as named within this Contract Notice. The Invitation to Tender documentation contains further details on those organisations intending to use the framework agreement at its outset and indicative call-off quantities. None of the named organisations will however be obliged to procure through the framework agreement. Economic operators should note that inclusion on the framework agreement is not a guarantee that any call-off contracts will be awarded. The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for 2 further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

Renewal: The framework agreement will initially run for a period of 2 years and will allow for two further periods of extension of 12 months each. The maximum duration of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000185-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANSA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD; BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BLACKPOOL COUNCIL; BOLTON COUNCIL; BURY COUNCIL; CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL; GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA) (WHICH INCLUDES GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE); GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE (GMP) CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: THE PCC FOR GM; LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; MANCHESTER AIRPORT PLC; MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL; OLDHAM COUNCIL; ORBITAS BEREAVEMENT SERVICES LTD; ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE CULTURAL TRUST T/A YOUR TRUST; ROCHDALE COUNCIL; SALFORD CITY COUNCIL; ST. HELENS COUNCIL; STOCKPORT HOMES; STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TOTALLY LOCAL COMPANY; TRAFFORD COUNCIL; TRAFFORD LEISURE; TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER (TFGM); WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALTITUDE SERVICES; AMEY HIGHWAYS; E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS; J MCCANN AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment
- 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000185-2025
- 19 Jul 2024 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022478-2024
- 8 Jul 2024 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020769-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ansa.co.uk
- http://www.orbitas.co.uk
- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b8ea1cee-8c37-ef11-812d-005056b64545
- https://tfgm.com/
- https://traffordleisure.co.uk/
- https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Home.aspx
- https://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- https://www.bury.gov.uk/
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.gmp.police.uk/
- https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk/
- https://www.salford.gov.uk/
- https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockporthomes.org/
- https://www.tameside.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.totallylocalcompany.co.uk/
- https://www.trafford.gov.uk/Home.aspx
- https://www.warrington.gov.uk/
- https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/

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