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title: "Column Structural Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ece"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Column Structural Testing

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ece

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## Summary

The East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council are in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Column Structural Testing," aimed at improving infrastructure within their jurisdiction. This tender has been initiated to engage potential suppliers in the early stages to help shape the procurement approach. It covers services such as structural testing, electrical inspection, and technical testing, divided into lots for East Lindsey and Boston. There is a possibility for South Holland District Council to join as a third lot. Prospective suppliers must register by 12 March 2026 to participate in the pre-market engagement via the PSPS electronic tendering portal. The procurement process comes under the 'works' category, reflecting its focus on construction, engineering advisory, and technical inspection services. Potential suppliers are advised to note the procurement laws, as outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in construction, engineering, and inspection services. With projects swappable to separate contracts for each council, there is scope for small and medium enterprises to secure contracts specifically tailored to their capacity. This tender provides a gateway to expand services into multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. Additionally, businesses in the advisory and consultative engineering services sector can leverage their expertise in shaping structural testing methodologies, thereby driving growth and innovation. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage early to influence procurement criteria and adapt to specific requirements and evaluation processes, illustrating an ideal opportunity for SMEs to enhance their market presence through local government collaboration.

## Notice

East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council are preparing to take this project to the open market and is keen to engage with potential suppliers to help shape the procurement approach. The services relate to the Column Testing within the Boston and East Lindsey areas. The scope of the project includes annual external lighting column structural testing, electrical inspection and testing works which will be procured in lots, split down per Council. There will be separate contracts for each Council and the contractor awarded for each lot may vary based on the evaluation results. South Holland District Council may participate in the tender stage. If included, their requirements will be clearly defined and presented as a third lot.

### Planning Information

To view this PME opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home 
From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated PME documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All PME returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012790-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HORNCASTLE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN9 6PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012790-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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