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title: "Removal and installation of current and new street light columns and associated groundworks and electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs."
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buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Removal and installation of current and new street light columns and associated groundworks and electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs.

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d35d

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council recently cancelled the tender process for the "Removal and installation of current and new street light columns and associated groundworks and electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs." This procurement was originally open under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and aimed to secure services in the location of UKK14, United Kingdom. The tender was initially in the award phase but was cancelled as it was concluded that the process could not be lawfully completed due to issues with the pricing schedule and the allocation of works. Prior engagements included the planning stage in 2025 and the active tender stage announced in early 2026, with a submission deadline that was supposed to be March 3, 2026. This open procedure sought to appoint a single supplier for a contract potentially spanning up to five years.

The cancellation of this procurement process presents new opportunities for businesses specialising in street lighting equipment and services, especially those adept at fulfilling complex maintenance contracts and capable of effectively managing contract specifics within the constraints of public authority contracts. Companies with expertise in electrical connections, maintenance services, and familiarity with public sector procurement have an edge. The original contract’s substantial value, between £901,254 and £1,502,090 over its planned term, underscores the significant business growth potential for firms capable of meeting Swindon Borough Council’s strategic needs effectively, once the tender is resubmitted with a clearer requirement specification.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council (SBC), wishes to submit to tender the requirements for a single supplier for the provision of the removal and installation of current and new street light lamp columns and associated groundworks, electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs. It is to be noted that stock for these services is mainly provided by Swindon Borough Council. The only materials the Council does not provide is the jointing materials as these are part of the contractor costs for a service transfer, disconnection or new service connection. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the ability to extend for a further period of 1 x 24 months. This is to ensure that we attract sufficient interest from the market. The estimated contract value is indicative only with no guarantee of the amount of work to be called off under this contract. Estimated contract spend is between PS901,254 across the initial 3-year term and up to PS1,502,090 across the full 5-year term. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 20th February 2026 15:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd March 2026, 15:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN804387. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract for 1 x 24 months.

### Planning Information

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to the provision of the removal and installation of current and new street light columns and associated groundworks and electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs. The Council would therefore welcome the views of suppliers on the questions in the questionnaire. Responses to this questionnaire will be used solely for this pre-tender exercise and any responses will not be referred to during the tender evaluation. To this end, tender-style responses to this questionnaire are not necessary - the intention is to invite supplier feedback on the options, to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council.
The Council intends on tendering for a single supplier for the provision of the removal and installation of current and new street light lamp columns and associated groundworks, electrical connections and disconnections, yearly clean and electrical testing, night patrol and Ad-Hoc repairs.
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight into the following aspects of the project: -
 Market Interest
 Contract/Project Length.
 Route to Market
 Timescales.
 Specialist knowledge
To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the PME documents.
Responses are required to be submitted no later than 20 November 2025, 10:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040717-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,502,090 |
| Lots value | £1,502,090 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 34928530 - Street lamps
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 15:41 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040717-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008155-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 11:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040717-2026
  1st May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008155-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068182-2025
  24th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.swindon.gov.uk

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