BHCC DR Street Lighting Maintenance

Brighton & Hove City Council is planning a procurement exercise for a single-provider contract for the maintenance, operation and renewal of its street lighting and other powered highway assets.

The Contractor will provide all resources necessary to deliver the services. This includes routine and reactive maintenance, emergency response, inspections, testing, repairs, replacements, minor improvements and support for new infrastructure. The Contractor will also maintain accurate asset records.

The proposed contract will be an NEC4 Term Service Contract and will have an initial term of four years, with options to extend for four years and two years (4+4+2). Extensions will be subject to performance, value for money and the Council’s continuing requirements. Work will principally be instructed using agreed prices and Task Orders.

The key aims of the planned procurement are:

to maintain a safe, reliable and resilient street lighting service;

improve service levels and asset information;

secure value for money and effective cost control;

support innovation and continuous improvement;

improve environmental performance and reduce carbon emissions;

deliver measurable social value;

establish effective collaboration between the Council, the Contractor and other highways suppliers.

The Council’s future vision is for a high performing, data led service that delivers year on year improvements and considers whole life cost, carbon and asset performance when planning and delivering work. The Contractor’s performance will be monitored through service levels, key performance indicators, audits and regular contract management arrangements.

Contract Dates (estimated):

Tender Launch: February 2027

Tender Return: March 2027

Contract Award: June 2027

Service Commencement: November 2027