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Supply and Delivery of Street Lighting Materials

Scotland Excel · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 10:57.

Opportunity overview

This framework is for the supply and delivery of street lighting materials such as LED Lanterns, Galvanised Tubular Steel Lighting Columns, Aluminium Lighting Columns, Sundry Items inc. Cable and Wiring, Traffic Bollards and Signs and Maintenance Components to all 32 member councils in Scotland, Tayside Contracts and Associate Members of Scotland Excel.

Classification

  • CPV31211300 — Fuses
  • CPV31300000 — Insulated wire and cable
  • CPV31500000 — Lighting equipment and electric lamps
  • CPV31510000 — Electric filament lamps
  • CPV31511000 — Sealed-beam lamp units
  • CPV31530000 — Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
  • CPV31531000 — Light bulbs
  • CPV31532000 — Parts of lamps and light fittings
  • CPV34928450 — Bollards
  • CPV34928500 — Street-lighting equipment
  • CPV34928510 — Street-lighting columns
  • CPV34928530 — Street lamps
  • CPV34992100 — Illuminated traffic signs
  • CPV38750000 — Time switches
  • CPV44141000 — Conduit

Lots

  • Lot 1 LED Lanterns£31m
  • Lot 2 Galvanised Tubular Steel Lighting Columns£2m
  • Lot 3 Aluminium Lighting Columns£7m
  • Lot 4 Sundry Items inc. Cable and Wiring£4m
  • Lot 5 Traffic Bollards and Signs£2m
  • Lot 6 Maintenance Components£2m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
0423
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1.SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2: Insurance Requirements 2.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.6: Other Economic and Financial Requirements In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.
Minimum
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Further to Condition 38 of the General Conditions of Contract it is a requirement that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to appointment to the framework, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: ALL LOTS EMPLOYERS (COMPULSORY) LIABILITY – a minimum indemnity limit of 10 million GBP for each and every claim. PUBLIC/PRODUCTS LIABILITY – minimum level of 10 million GBP, each and every claim and in the aggregate for products. MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE – statutory Third Party motor vehicle insurance to a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million in respect of each claim and without limit to the number of claims for property damage, and unlimited for Third Party injury. For tenderers who will sub contract parts of the business, it is a requirement that the tenderer requires to provide a letter signed by a person of appropriate authority confirming that the tenderer has ongoing arrangements in place to ensure that subcontractors’ vehicles are appropriately insured and maintained. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY are detailed in the published terms and conditions of contract. FURTHER LIMITATIONS on LIABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTED. OTHER ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Tenderers will pass the economic and financial standing test where Scotland Excel is assured of the tenderer’s financial viability and sustainability for participation in the contract. As such, an Equifax search of the tenderer must not identify financial risk by means of: an adverse rating; or warning; or caution code. Where such a risk is identified at any stage of the exercise, the tenderer will fail selection and be excluded from award. At Scotland Excel’s sole discretion, alternative means of proof may be considered in accordance with Regulation 61 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. SCOTLAND EXCEL MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH IMPACTS ON THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STANDING TEST. AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THE TENDER REQUIREMENTS. Tenderers relying on the financial standing of a parent company who are unable to commit to obtaining a parent company guarantee may be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria: In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot: 1.SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10 Subcontracting 2.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 Quality Management Procedures 3.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 Health and Safety Procedures 4.SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 Environmental Management Procedures
Minimum
FURTHER TO THE IDENTIFIED SELECTION CRITERIA OUTLINED ABOVE, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the "0423 Technical and Professional Ability Attachment" document, which can be found in the "Contract Notice" folder in the Buyer Attachment area, within ITT 62971 of project 27869.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and contracts to be called off thereunder (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please refer to the tender documents (see “Section I.3 Communication”). Tenderers require to confirm their acceptance of the terms and conditions. Please refer to paragraph 4.9 of the 0423 IIT including Evaluation Methodology as your response MAY RESULT IN YOUR OFFER BEING considered to be NON-COMPLIANT AND REMOVED FROM FURTHER EVALUATION for the reasons stated. Scotland Excel may require any tendering group of entities to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Framework. Further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation on PCS-T for this procurement exercise.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Has Electronic Auction
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
30

Electronic Auction

Description
Whether an electronic auction will be used is at the discretion of each Scotland Excel Council, Associate Member or other bodies participating which will be settled by them during the procedure for the call-off of a contract under this proposed framework agreement.

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
1 Sept 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
29 Jan 2027, 23:59

Expected award period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
1 Sept 2026, 12:00
Description
Officers permitted to open tenders on behalf of Scotland Excel under its governance arrangements.

Address

Street Address
Tenders will be opened electronically, using PCS-T, via Scotland Excel’s offices at the address shown in section I.1 (Contracting Authority) of this Notice.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 LED Lanterns
Description
Supply and delivery of LED lanterns. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
31,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 Galvanised Tubular Steel Lighting Columns
Description
Supply and delivery of Galvanised Tubular Steel Lighting Columns relating to street lighting materials. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 Aluminium Lighting Columns
Description
Supply and delivery of Aluminium Lighting Columns relating to street lighting materials. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 Sundry Items inc. Cable and Wiring
Description
Supply and delivery of sundry items and cable/wiring relating to street lighting materials. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 Traffic Bollards and Signs
Description
Supply and delivery of traffic bollards and signs relating to street lighting materials. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 6 Maintenance Components
Description
Supply and delivery of maintenance components relating to street lighting materials. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928530
Description
Street lamps
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
31510000
Description
Electric filament lamps
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
31511000
Description
Sealed-beam lamp units
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
31530000
Description
Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
31531000
Description
Light bulbs
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
31532000
Description
Parts of lamps and light fittings

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928530
Description
Street lamps
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
31532000
Description
Parts of lamps and light fittings
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928510
Description
Street-lighting columns

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31530000
Description
Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
31532000
Description
Parts of lamps and light fittings
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928510
Description
Street-lighting columns

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31300000
Description
Insulated wire and cable
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31530000
Description
Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44141000
Description
Conduit
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
31211300
Description
Fuses
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
38750000
Description
Time switches

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31530000
Description
Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31532000
Description
Parts of lamps and light fittings
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928450
Description
Bollards
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
34992100
Description
Illuminated traffic signs

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34928500
Description
Street-lighting equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31530000
Description
Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
31532000
Description
Parts of lamps and light fittings

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scotland Excel
Id
GB-FTS-186

Identifier

Legal Name
Scotland Excel

Address

Street Address
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Locality
Paisley
Region
UKM83
Postal Code
PA1 1AR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1414888230

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Court of Session
Id
GB-FTS-942

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session

Address

Street Address
Parliament Square
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1RQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA1 1AR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 037893-2026planning ·
  2. 072768-2026tender ·