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title: "Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e638"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e638

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance" project, classified under the works category for surface work on streets. This procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with recent modifications including a reduction in estimated contract value to £15,000,000. The contracting process is taking place in Bedford, UK, with the procurement being conducted via a restricted procedure requiring electronic and written submissions. The original tender process commenced on 21st February 2025, and relevant parties were expected to submit their tenders by 21st March 2025. Invitations for the second stage were issued on 11th April 2025, with Simon Smart serving as the main contact at Bedford Borough Council.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in street maintenance, construction, and infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in street-lighting equipment and street furniture installation. Companies proficient in surface work, foundation work, and maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete in this process, which demands a commitment of over four years (1,800 days) and involves a contract valued at up to £15,000,000. The selective procurement method will ensure only qualified candidates proceed, thus presenting significant growth opportunities for competent firms capable of delivering the outlined performance terms. Additionally, businesses should note that no variants are allowed, ensuring clarity in submission requirements.

## Notice

Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Capital Highway and Street Lighting Works. Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018736-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 34928530 - Street lamps
- 45233252 - Surface work for streets
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233330 - Foundation work for streets
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018736-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006647-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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