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title: "Mini Competition for the Structural Testing and Visual Inspection of Lighting Columns"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823194"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Mini Competition for the Structural Testing and Visual Inspection of Lighting Columns

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823194

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council has completed a procurement process for a contract relating to the structural testing and visual inspection of lighting columns, specifically for its Roads, Transportation, and Fleet Services. This award was given as part of the YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework, Lot 5 Testing Service under a restricted procedure. The procurement category is services, and the procurement method involved selective procedure with a focus on technical specifications. The tender process attracted bids from both local and foreign suppliers, indicating a competitive marketplace for such services. The final contract, worth £450,000, was signed on 12 January 2026, and it covers a four-year term with community benefits integrated throughout the contract's duration.

Businesses engaged in structural and electrical testing services, particularly SMEs, could find significant opportunities for growth through similar tenders. Given the competitive nature of this procurement, a focus on technical expertise and competitive pricing is essential for success. Additionally, participation in the procurement process of regional authorities such as South Lanarkshire Council can enhance business reputation and open pathways to further public contracts. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality structural assessments and inspections, especially those with experience in collaborating within established frameworks, will be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The Council has an ongoing requirement for a Contract for Structural Testing and Visual Inspection of Lighting Columns for use by South Lanarkshire Council Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services. The Procurement Service identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: - YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework reference 1259 - Lot 5 Testing Service (YPO Ref: CFC0653)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Mini Competition was be undertaken using the providers listed under Lot 5 of the YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework reference 1259. The YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework reference 1259 shall be a completely electronic system established in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Framework permits the Council to undertake a call off by either Mini Competition or Direct Award and based on the Council's own internal guidance. The contract will be based on the NEC 3 Term Service Short Contract April 2013 for a period of 4 years. The weighting for this mini competition was 65% Technical and 35% Commercial. YPO Unique Reference is:- CFC0653.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549465 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRICAL TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549465

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549465
  Mini Competition for the Structural Testing and Visual Inspection of Lighting Columns - The Council has an ongoing requirement for a Contract for Structural Testing and Visual Inspection of Lighting Columns for use by South Lanarkshire Council Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services. The Procurement Service identified a suitable and accessible Framework as follows: - YPO Street Lighting Products and Services Framework reference 1259 - Lot 5 Testing Service (YPO Ref: CFC0653)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823194
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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