Scope
Reference
Proc 25-191
Description
WCBC are responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 16,000 streetlights and all illuminated signs within Wrexham County Borough. This includes approx. 1,000 streetlights which are owned by Community Councils.
WCBC intend to continue to utilise new street lighting equipment that will deliver benefits in terms of carbon footprint, energy consumption and ongoing maintenance.
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is divided into 5 separate lots
Lot 1 - Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Lot 2 - Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Lot 3 - Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Lot 4 - Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Lot 5 - Renewable Energy Lighting
Total value (estimated)
- £333,330 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers are permitted to bid on one or more lots, and there are no limits on the number of lots that Suppliers can be awarded.
Lot 1. Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Description
Supply of Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Lot value (estimated)
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Description
Supply of Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Lot value (estimated)
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Description
Supply of Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Lot value (estimated)
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Description
Supply of Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Lot value (estimated)
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Renewable Energy Lighting
Description
Supply of Renewable Energy Lighting
Lot value (estimated)
- £66,666 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Lot 2. Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Lot 3. Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Lot 4. Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Lot 5. Renewable Energy Lighting
See docs
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Lot 2. Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Lot 3. Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Lot 4. Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Lot 5. Renewable Energy Lighting
See docs
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Photocells, Isolators and Cutouts
Lot 2. Cables, Fuses, Bollards
Lot 3. Street Lighting Columns, Brackets and Feeder Pillars
Lot 4. Lanterns and Traffic Sign Lighting Units
Lot 5. Renewable Energy Lighting
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 22 January 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 50.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No requirement due to market conditions.
Contracting authority
Wrexham County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHN-6516-JQNZ
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales