Scope
Reference
PLACE847H
Description
This tender is for the supply, installation, maintenance and removal of highway electrical assets such as streetlights and illuminated traffic signs including electrical connections and emergency response. A key aspect of the contract is the provision of a 24-hour, 365-day emergency response service for street lighting issues. The contract is intended to support the DCC existing in-house street lighting team.
The contract will include the provision of electricity service works as an ICP (Independent Connection Provider) across the three DNO (Distribution Network Operator) areas in Derbyshire and attendance to dangerous situations to reduce the risk (mainly be second call with a lorry mounted crane, but on occasions first call). This contract will not cover traffic signal maintenance.
The contract will commence April 2026 for an initial term of 24 months with a possible two further 12 month extensions (2+1+1) subject to satisfactory performance.
Contract 1. PLACE847H Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Highway Electrical Assets including ICP and Emergency Response Works
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 April 2026 to 3 April 2028
- Possible extension to 3 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract extensions are subject to supplier performance and contract spend.
Ext 1 - 04/03/2028-03/04/2029
Ext 2 - 04/03/2029 - 03/04/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
ALTITUDE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 03350786
Unit 10b, 1 Dean Court, Shuttleworth Mead Business Park
Padham
BB12 7NG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03407430
Westwood Way
Coventry
CV4 8LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
JONES LIGHTING LIMITED
- Companies House: 06643355
Suite 5 Farington House
Leyland
PR26 6TW
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
- Companies House: 09903246
Bilsthorpe Depot Bilsthorpe Business Park,
Bilsthorpe
NG22 8ST
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@viaem.co.uk
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. PLACE847H Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Highway Electrical Assets including ICP and Emergency Response Works
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government