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title: "Provision of ICP for Street Lights via ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections Provided by Independent Connection Providers (Lot 1 Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNO Networks ('Contestable' Works)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec93"
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# Provision of ICP for Street Lights via ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections Provided by Independent Connection Providers (Lot 1 Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNO Networks ('Contestable' Works)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec93

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Connection Providers (ICP) for street lights via the ESPO Framework 256-24 Highway Electrical Connections. This procurement, classified under the industry category of installation work of illumination and signalling systems (CPV 45316000), involves connection, transfer, or disconnection works on the electricity network. Notably, the procurement process falls outside the directive's scope and was executed without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £119,870.56, has been signed with Cable Test Limited on 13 March 2025, covering the Southend On Sea area in Essex, UKH31 region.

This tender presents pivotal growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical connections on DNO/IDNO networks. Accredited companies capable of executing contestable works on these networks can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their market reputation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cable Test Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete effectively in similar tenders due to their flexible operations and specialised skill sets, thus fostering sustained business expansion within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council require an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) who is an accredited company that carries out connection, transfer or disconnection works on the electricity network on behalf of clients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Independent Connection Provider (ICP) who is an accredited company that carries out connection, transfer or disconnection works on the electricity network on behalf of clients. These networks are normally owned by either a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) or an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). Additional information: This is a 12 month contract with no option to extend.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded on a public sector framework via call off and in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009314-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CABLE TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 16:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009314-2025
- 13 Mar 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009157-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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