McCann Secures £18m Street Lighting Contract with the London Borough of Hillingdon
McCann is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Street Lighting Term Service Contract for the London Borough of Hillingdon, with a total value of up to £18 million.
Having first been appointed as the Borough’s maintenance contractor in 2016, McCann has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to quality, safety, and collaborative working, supporting the Council’s key objective of delivering a consistent, resident-focused service. The newly awarded contract will run for an initial term of seven years, with the option to extend to twelve years.
The contract covers the maintenance of approximately 25,000 lighting assets across the Borough, including 5,130 illuminated signs, bollards, and centre island posts; 4,170 non-illuminated signs and solar or reflective bollards; and 240 feeder pillars.
James McDaid, Head of Local Authority Business at McCann, said: “This is a fantastic re-win for McCann, demonstrating the success of our service delivery for Hillingdon and its residents and stakeholders since 2016. Our strategy of maintaining a customer-focused approach, while delivering best value and leaving a strong social value legacy, has enabled us to secure this prestigious contract once again.”
Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Hillingdon Council Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Growth, said: “We’re pleased to be working with J McCann & Co Limited on the maintenance contract for the borough’s street lighting. They align well with the council’s strategic ambitions and have a good track record of delivering in accordance with our aim of ensuring we put residents first.
We look forward to working closely with them to help us to continue to deliver successful outcomes for residents.”
Comprehensive Scope of Works
The contract encompasses the delivery of a full street lighting term service, including both planned and reactive works. This includes capital investment activities such as column replacement, structural testing, and painting, alongside routine and non-routine maintenance of street lighting assets, traffic signs, and associated street furniture.
McCann will also provide inspection, cleaning, testing, and repair services, manage fault reporting, undertake night scouting, and deliver a 24-hour emergency response service. Additional responsibilities include cyclical electrical testing and the delivery of wider highway-related works, ensuring all services are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements and Council performance standards.
Supporting Hillingdon’s Strategic Objectives
The contract is designed to align with the Council’s strategic goals, including:
- Delivering a consistent, resident-focused service
- Increasing resident satisfaction
- Achieving best value and cost efficiency
- Promoting innovation and eliminating waste
- Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and site welfare
- Supporting local employment and small to medium enterprises
- Improving time and cost predictability
- Delivering high-quality design and construction outcomes
McCann’s delivery model integrates programme management, quality assurance, safety, data, customer experience, sustainability, and value for money into a unified framework. This ensures alignment with the Council Strategy 2022–2026 and supports continuous performance improvement.
About the London Borough of Hillingdon
The London Borough of Hillingdon is the westernmost London borough, covering 115.7 km² and home to over 300,000 residents. The area includes major landmarks such as Heathrow Airport, RAF Northolt, Brunel University London, and Uxbridge College.
About McCann
With a heritage spanning over 60 years, McCann is a leading provider of street lighting and civil engineering services. The company delivers long-term contracts for major clients, including Liverpool City Council, Suffolk County Council, North and North East Lincolnshire, the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, National Highways, and the Association of British Ports.
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