--- title: "ETC Street Lighting Maintenance oct 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ELLESMERE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-10" --- # ETC Street Lighting Maintenance oct 2026 Buyer: ELLESMERE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfab.json) ## Summary Ellesmere Town Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking contractors for the maintenance of street lighting in Ellesmere, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2029. This contract, valued at £11,500, falls under the services category and involves the maintenance of 85 streetlights within the town. Prospective bidders have until 31st August 2026 to submit their tender proposals. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and submissions must be made in physical form to the council's office in Ellesmere, Shropshire. The successful contractor will manage a 'report only' repair contract, perform annual structural condition surveys, and conduct electrical inspections to ensure compliance with current regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in street-lighting maintenance services, such as those supplying street-lighting columns, lampposts, and street lamps. There is potential for continued collaboration as the chosen contractor may become the preferred partner for future maintenance projects identified during inspections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise and experience in this area, especially those with competitive pricing strategies and a focus on sustainability and locality, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Winning this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and increase its standing within the public sector services market. ## Notice Street Lighting Maintenance Specification Ellesmere Town Council are currently in the process of tendering the contract for the maintenance of the streetlights within the town for the next 3 years. The Town Council has a lighting stock of 85 streetlights. Those that it was possible to convert (99%) were converted in 2020 to Holophane S-Line LED lights (dimmable and non-dimmable), Holophane Wall Packs, a Retrofit Lamp, Amenity Lantern, and a Philips Lumia Light. The Council is inviting quotes for the following - 1) A 'report only' contract for repairs. Faults will be reported to the contractor by Ellesmere Town Council and repaired within five working days. If repairs cannot be completed within this period, the Clerk is to be informed of the reasons and estimated repair timescales so that residents can be kept informed. Please fill in the attached sheet to outline repair costs. 2) An annual structural condition survey of all the Town Council's streetlight columns, heads, and brackets to include annual cleaning of lights and removal of any overhanging foliage. 3) An electrical inspection of all the Town Council's Street lighting (to comply with the current I.E.E. Regulations). To be split over the 3 years of the contract. Following the structural inspections, a comprehensive report must be provided to the Town Council together with the electrical test certificates and a list of suggested refurbishment works (and costs). It is anticipated that the contractor who is awarded this contract will be the Town Council's preferred contractor for any maintenance work identified as a result of these inspections, however this is not guaranteed. The contract will run for 3 years from 1st October 2026 and attached is the full contract specification and a list of the streetlights owned by the Town Council. The contract will be reviewed after the first year. All returned quotes must provide individual prices for repairs during the period of the contract. All invoices for payment must include a detailed breakdown of repairs and maintenance carried out in the period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,500 | | Lots value | £11,500 | | 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 | ELLESMERE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY12 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Ellesmere Urban | | Westminster constituency | North Shropshire | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34928510 - Street-lighting columns - 34928520 - Lampposts - 34928530 - Street lamps - 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 08:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2026 10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20349 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20350 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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