---
title: "Structural Testing of Street light Columns"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06743b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06743b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Structural Testing of Street light Columns

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06743b

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Structural Testing of Street light Columns," with the purchase occurring under the "services" category. The initiative aims to ensure accurate calculations concerning improvement costs for street lighting columns located within the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKH14. The procurement process utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" method while operating under legal regulations specified by the UK Parliament (2023/54). The contract, which was signed on 2nd October 2025, covered services executed between 2nd February 2026 and 13th April 2026, with a gross value of £58,905.92. Suffolk County Council was awarded the contract, reflecting its capability and expertise as a large-scale supplier in public utilities.

This procurement opportunity represents potential growth areas for businesses involved in structural testing, construction, public utilities, and street lighting. It offers companies an opportunity to establish collaboration with local councils like East Suffolk and Suffolk County Council, tapping into public infrastructure projects which can bolster their portfolios. Large-scale organisations and businesses focusing on public utilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, especially considering the regional focus and specific technical requirements involved. Encouraging collaboration with local councils may also afford businesses continued exposure and opportunities in future projects throughout the UK.

## Notice

Undertake structural testing of our columns to accurately calculate the improvement costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,088 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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