---
title: "M2526-11 - Solar Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0559b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# M2526-11 - Solar Lighting

Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0559b5

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## Summary

Southend City Council, a regional authority in Southend on Sea, United Kingdom, has completed an open procurement process titled "M2526-11 - Solar Lighting". This project falls under the solar energy category, specifically focusing on the installation, testing, and commissioning of solar lighting systems to replace existing mains-powered lights. The procurement process culminated in an award, initially initiated on 7th July 2025, with the contract officially signed on 15th October 2025. The procurement location identified is within the UKH3 region, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 8th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Cable Test Limited, with quality and price both weighing significantly in the evaluation criteria.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender arise in the renewable energy sector, particularly for companies specializing in solar installations. SMEs, like the awarded supplier Cable Test Limited, are well-positioned to compete due to the project’s focus on solar energy initiatives and sustainable solutions. Companies capable of providing high-quality solar energy solutions stand to benefit significantly as this contract exemplifies a growing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure within regional authorities. The open procedure employed here ensures a competitive environment, inviting businesses with innovative, cost-effective solutions to engage and potentially secure future contracts in similar categories.

## Notice

For installation, testing and commissioning of new solar lighting as described in the specification M2526-11, including removing and making safe the existing mains powered lights.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Properties within the City of Southend on Sea, installation, testing and commissioning of solar lighting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067376-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067376-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037683-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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