59A_14 LED Street Lighting Luminaires and associated ancillary items / services

ESPO will shortly be inviting tenders to establish a framework agreement for LED (light emitting diode) luminaires, also referred to as lamps or lanterns, for street lighting purposes. The requirement is likely to include, but not be limited to, LED luminaires / lamps / lanterns, associated control gear and equipment, retrofit LED lighting, Central Management Systems and LED design services.

The agreement will be open to all UK street lighting authorities and eligible bodies looking to procure LED lighting and associated products and services. Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by ESPO (see www.espo.org for further details), being a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and their Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal In preparation for this procurement, ESPO will engage with suppliers to establish the most appropriate commercial model and contracting terms to deliver best value.

In order to do this, market engagement and consultations will take place via a Request for Information RFI document. Following your expression of interest in this tender opportunity you will be invited to download the RFI, complete and respond by uploading the RFI through the East Midlands Tendering Portal. The deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Thursday 27th November 2014.