---
title: "Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d509"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d509

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## Summary

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Framework for Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns." This contract, awarded to Southern Asset Management Ltd, is classified under the services category, focusing on technical inspection and testing services of street lighting columns within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKC region. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition below threshold, without reopening competition, and is set as a closed framework agreement. The key dates include the contract start on the 1st of December 2025, with an initial end date of the 30th of November 2027, extendable to the 30th of November 2029. The total contract value is £192,000 gross, with net services valued at £160,000 GBP.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in structural inspections and testing services within the infrastructure and public works sectors. Businesses with expertise in street lighting infrastructure, inspection technologies, and related engineering services could find this framework suitable, expanding their portfolio and gaining experience with public authority contracts. Given that the framework allows access to multiple contracting authorities through service level agreements with Durham County Council, businesses might position themselves strategically to service additional local governments and councils in the region, thus promoting substantial business growth and regional market expansion.

## Notice

Structural Inspection and Testing of Street Lighting Columns which will be used by the Street Lighting and Highways Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084588-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084588-2025
- 28 Oct 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068879-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084588-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068879-2025
  28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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