--- title: "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-15" --- # Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council has issued a tender for the "Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting" with a focus on public services in Aberdeen, identified as region UKM50. The tender involves the management, maintenance, installation, and storage of festive lighting and cross-street banner displays. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is open, with submissions accepted electronically. Prospective suppliers should submit their bids by 15th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16th October 2026 and will run until 15th October 2029, with a possible renewal of 24 months. This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in event management, electrical services, and installation works suited for urban settings. Businesses that can demonstrate competency in managing large-scale public decor, with an emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness, would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of community benefits such as supporting SMEs and promoting fair work practices underscores the potential for contributing positively to Aberdeen's social, economic, and environmental landscape while fostering business growth through innovation and partnerships. ## Notice Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. Including maintenance, installation and storage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. The council owns festive lighting features including cross street lighting displays, building mounted features, column mounted features and Christmas tree decorations and lights. The successful bidder will be required to maintain, store, install and derig these festive features and decorations throughout the duration of the contract. From time to time the council may all wish to use some/all of the cross street catenary wires for banner displays to promote the city and up coming events. The council do not currently own the cross street banner framework and the successful bidder would be required to arrange for the design and manufacture of the cross street banner framework as well as the production, installation and removal of the cross street banner displays as directed by the council. The cross street banners displays and some of the festive lighting features are installed on an existing Catenary Cable System that spans Union Street. The contractor will not be required to install or alter the Catenary Cable System and Wall Anchors, but will be required to appoint a third-party structural engineer to carry out twice annual visual inspection, certify and provide a report of all defects requiring attention complete with a repair specification. Renewal: 24 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555965 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31527260 - Lighting systems - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555965 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555965 Management of Catenary Cable System and Festive Lighting - Bids are invited for the management of the council's catenary cable system, festive lighting and cross street banner displays. Including maintenance, installation and storage. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832011 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832011 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832011.json.