Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)
Islington Council's Executive agreed in January 2026 to establish a Term Maintenance Contract for public lighting and highways services.
Islington Council's Executive agreed in January 2026 to establish a unified Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) for its public lighting and highways services. This decision aims to ensure the successful completion of the current Private Finance Initiative (PFI) agreement and optimise future service delivery. The new contract, a type of agreement for ongoing maintenance services, will be divided into two lots: one for Highways and Traffic, and another for Lighting.
The Term Maintenance Contract is scheduled to commence on July 2, 2028, following the expiry of the existing PFI agreement. The council also agreed that the future public lighting service will adhere to best practice objectives for lighting design. No further discussions or decisions regarding the Term Maintenance Contract are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Executive agreed to establish a unified Term Maintenance Contract in January 2026. Source
- The contract will be divided into two lots: Highways and Traffic, and Lighting. Source
- The new contract is set to commence on July 2, 2028. Source
- It follows the expiry of the existing Private Finance Initiative agreement. Source
- The future public lighting service will adhere to best practice objectives for lighting design. Source
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