Scope
Description
1. Background
The Council seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance for its 200-unit street lighting network, comprising primarily 5-6 metre columns with LED lanterns.
2. Asset Profile
• Total Units: 200
• Column Heights: Predominantly 5m and 6m
• Lantern Types: "Mini Aspire LED" retrofit units, few "heritage" type.
• Ownership: All assets of the contract are the responsibility of the Parish Council
• Power Supply: Unmetered supply (UMS) via DNO
3. Scope of Works
3.1 Routine Inspections
• Night-time patrols - monthly visual inspections of all units
• Annual physical checks - of lanterns, brackets, control gear
• Electrical safety testing - Once per contract (BS 7671 compliant)
• Structural inspections - Once per contract (in line with ILP GN22/19)
3.2 Reactive Maintenance
• Lamp failure / lantern outage: diagnosed and repaired
• Control gear, photocell, cut-out replacement (like-for-like)
• Minor cabling repairs
• Reporting of third-party damage or vandalism
• Make safe emergency repairs (within 3 hours)
3.3 Planned Maintenance
• Agreed schedule for batch component replacements
• Identification of obsolete stock and recommendation of equivalents
3.4 Emergency Works
• Danger to life, exposed wiring, fallen columns
• Immediate site attendance and public hazard mitigation
4. Technical Standards, as listed or similar
• Electrical Installations: BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Street Lighting Design & Maintenance: BS 5489-1:2020
• Column Structural Integrity: ILP GN22/19
• Work on Highways: Chapter 8, Traffic Signs Manual
• PPE & Health & Safety Compliance: CDM Regulations 2015
5. Record Keeping Requirements
• Asset register maintenance
• Repairs log with date, unit ID, fault, action taken
• Components used with batch/serial reference
• Quarterly submission of maintenance summaries
• Open access to records on request by the Council
6. Highway Authority Liaison
• Submit permits for any road works affecting carriageway or footway
• Arrange closures or traffic management as needed
• Notify Council of scheduled works that may affect public access
Contract 1. Street light maintenance Middleton Cheney Parish Council
Supplier
Contract value
- £25,380 excluding VAT
- £30,456 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 15 December 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Reactive maintenance:
Make safe emergency repairs (within 3 hours)
Other emergency repairs:
Danger to life, exposed wiring, fallen columns
Immediate site attendance and public hazard mitigation
CPV classifications
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance 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)
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 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)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
THOMAS NAGY LIMITED
- Companies House: 10709064
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZT-8477-DCJW
Summit House
London
NW3 6BP
United Kingdom
Email: tom@thomasnagy.uk
Website: http://www.thomasnagy.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Street light maintenance Middleton Cheney Parish Council
Contracting authority
Middleton Cheney Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJV-4214-NRNP
Middleton Cheney Parish Council, Parish Meeting Rooms, Main Road, Middleton Cheney
BANBURY
OX17 2LR
United Kingdom
Email: clerk@middletoncheney.org.uk
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government