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.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 April 2026 to 3 April 2028
- Possible extension to 3 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are subject to contract spend and satisfactory performance
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
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 November 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 21 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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