Issue - meetings

To seek approval to enter into a contract with E.ON Energy Solutions Limited for a programme of works to upgrade South Kesteven District Council’s stock of streetlights to LED units.

Purpose of report

To enter into a contract with E.ON Energy Solutions Limited for a programme of works to upgrade South Kesteven District Council’s stock of streetlights to LED units.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1.    Approves the award of a contract with an estimated value of £1 million for the upgrade of the Council’s streetlights to LED units to E.ON Energy Solutions Limited.

2.    Requests that the Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee receives ongoing monitoring updates regarding the project.

3.    Delegates authority to the Deputy Chief Executive to ensure the delivery of the project in accordance with the contract.

Alternative options considered and rejected

A programme of upgrades over 12 years was initially approved by Cabinet. Whilst this option would reduce immediate financial outlay for the Council, there would be significant additional electricity costs for powering the existing stock of streetlights.

Reasons for decision

The proposed contract award had undergone a compliant procurement process and would help to deliver cost savings through decreased utilities expenditure, as well as a reduction in operational carbon emissions.

There were roughly 3800 street lights for which South Kesteven District Council was responsible. The intention was to upgrade to LED units, and dim most of the lighting at night, with the exception of some local variances according to their circumstances.

Around 300 units had already been upgraded. These LED units would be sensitive to wildlife, which was something that the Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee had recommended be ensured.