Tender

Beccles Christmas Lights

BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2020 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Beccles Town Council is seeking tenders for the installation of Christmas lights in Beccles Town Centre for the 2021 festive season, with a total contract value estimated at £12,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and submissions must be received by 29th January 2021. The services required include the collection, installation, and return of the Christmas lights, along with ensuring compliance with electrical testing regulations and obtaining necessary permits. This opportunity falls under the category of "Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment" and is being pursued via a direct procurement method due to its value being below a specified threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electrical installations and festive decoration services, as it is well-suited for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in similar projects, especially those with a focus on community engagements and installations, will find this contract to be an ideal platform for showcasing their capabilities. Engaging in this project may provide long-term relationships with local authorities and increased visibility within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beccles Christmas Lights

Notice Description

The Christmas lights in Beccles Town Centre are provided by the Council to decorate the town over the Christmas festive season starting with the Late Night Shopping Event on the last Friday in November. The scheme has a high profile in the town and is well received by the public and businesses. The contract is for the 2021 season to start with, and will include the collection from storage, installation and then return to storage, of the Christmas lights. The contract will also include for electrical testing to current regulations, applying for all relevant permits for the safe installation of the lights and collecting/returning all lights & associated cabling/fistures to the council store.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f9706-f9e1-4f5e-ad5a-360cf3f137a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 9 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BECCLES
Postcode
NR34 9AJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Beccles & Worlingham
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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