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title: "CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTING"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTING

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the cyclical maintenance of street lighting is being initiated by South Kesteven District Council, located in Grantham, United Kingdom. This opportunity is categorised under street-lighting maintenance services, with a key procurement phase currently in the 'tender' stage. The tender, under the reference SKDC-1576, has an open procedure method, with the closing date for submissions set for 26th June 2026. The project involves maintaining approximately 1,300 streetlights annually on a rolling three-year basis within the regions of UKF30. The total estimated value is £200,000 GBP over the contract duration, which may extend from 14th September 2026 to 13th September 2029, with the potential for extension until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in street-lighting operations, electrical testing, and compliance inspections. SMEs will find this an accessible venture due to tailored suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing quality maintenance services and a competitive pricing model will be well-placed to thrive in this tender. The project's requirements to handle up to 3,800 LED streetlights within the South Kesteven region offer businesses the potential for continued and scalable growth.

## Notice

The cyclical maintenance and testing of our streetlighting. The cyclical maintenance will include inspection and statutory compliance testing, along with response maintenance requirements associated with the current stock. It must be noted that there may be occasions where additional lighting is added to the inventory during the contract term. This will be on a rolling yearly basis averaging around 1300 streetlights per year, completing a full cyclical maintenance over a 3 year rolling period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension available at the Council's discretion

### Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to respond to the questions within the Questionnaire document at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ 
Select "View Opportunities" and choose South Kesteven District Council in the "organisations" dropdown menu.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048403-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 08:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048403-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075766-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048403-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075766-2025
  20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Select "view opportunities" then choose South Kesteven District Council from the organisations menu

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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