- Highways
- 12 Mar 2026
The contract marks the first time M Group Highways streetlighting has worked with London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
M Group Highways is proud to announce its recent award as contractor for the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Street Lighting Term Maintenance Contract (LOT 2).
This five-year contract will commence in February 2026 and run until January 2031, covering all aspects of street lighting maintenance, ad hoc construction, civil engineering works and associated services across the borough.
The scope of works includes the full spectrum of street lighting term maintenance, which includes approximately 19,000 assets, emergency callouts, installation of new assets, as well as capital funded schemes.
This contract builds on M Group Highways’ growing portfolio of street lighting contracts. The business looks forward to applying its proven expertise to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable lighting services in line with its existing high standards.
M Group Highways will work with London Borough of Barking & Dagenham in its shared aspiration to protect people and planet, to create a friendly and welcoming borough with strong community spirit.
Councillor Haroon, Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Climate Change at Barking and Dagenham Council, said: “Ensuring our streets are safe, welcoming and sustainably lit is a top priority for us.
“This new partnership with M Group Highways will support us in maintaining high‑quality street lighting while helping us reduce our environmental impact.
“We look forward to working together to deliver reliable services that benefit our communities and contribute to a cleaner, greener borough.”
Simon Woodford, Business Director at M Group Highways, said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. This contract presents an excellent opportunity to apply our extensive expertise and deliver high- quality street lighting services for the borough, building on our current contracts within the south of England.
“We look forward to supporting the borough’s ambitions, ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable street lighting for local residents and communities.”
Mobilisation works will commence immediately, focusing on a seamless transition to ensuring continuity of service and efficiency from day one.
