Streetlighting Maintenance contract

Location

Wem, Shropshire

Description

Wem Town Council are currently in the process of awarding the contract for the maintenance of the streetlights in the parish for the next 3 years. The Town Council has a lighting stock of 234 streetlights. Those that it was possible to convert (99%) were converted in 2018 to Holophane DMAX LED lights (dimmable and non dimmable) and some CLARA LED lights. More recently some TRT Aspect LED heads have been installed.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council is inviting quotes for the following - 1) A 'report only' contract for repairs. Faults will be reported to the contractor by Wem Town Council and repaired within two weeks. If repairs cannot be completed within this period the Clerk is to be informed of the reasons and estimated repair timescales so that residents can be kept informed. Please fill in the attached sheet to outline repair costs. 2) An annual condition survey of all the Town Council's streetlight columns, heads and brackets. 3) An electrical inspection of all the Town Council's street lighting (to comply with the current I.E.E. Regulations). To be split over the 3 years of the contract. 4) Updating of the council's streetlight inventory. 5) Undertake the Town Council's concrete column replacement programme at a rate of approximately 15 per year (subject to budget). There are approximately 30 concrete columns remaining. Following the structural inspections, a comprehensive report must be provided to the Town Council together with the electrical test certificates and a list of suggested refurbishment works (and costs). It is anticipated that the contractor who is awarded this contract will be the Town Council's preferred contractor for any maintenance or replacement work identified as a result of these inspections however this is not guaranteed.

Renewal Options

an additional 24 months subject to satisfactory performance

CPV Codes

• 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.