Planning

Column Structural Testing

  • East Lindsey District Council
  • Boston Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012790

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064ece

Published 12 February 2026, 11:37am



Scope

Description

East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council are preparing to take this project to the open market and is keen to engage with potential suppliers to help shape the procurement approach.

The services relate to the Column Testing within the Boston and East Lindsey areas.

The scope of the project includes annual external lighting column structural testing, electrical inspection and testing works which will be procured in lots, split down per Council.

There will be separate contracts for each Council and the contractor awarded for each lot may vary based on the evaluation results.

South Holland District Council may participate in the tender stage. If included, their requirements will be clearly defined and presented as a third lot.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 May 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

12 March 2026

Engagement process description

To view this PME opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated PME documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All PME returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authorities

East Lindsey District Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXY-2191-CRQN

The Hub, Mareham Road

Horncastle

LN9 6PH

United Kingdom

Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Boston Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXD-7844-RWJG

Municipal Buildings

Boston

PE21 8QR

United Kingdom

Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Summary of their role in this procurement: Facilitating the procurement process.

  • Companies House: 07289357
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBH-6448-LMYZ

2 New Bailey, 6 Stanley Street

Salford

M3 5GS

United Kingdom

Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West


Contact organisation

Contact PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD for any enquiries.