Tender

Christmas Lights Lease

ST NEOTS TOWN COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2021 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

St Neots Town Council is currently seeking a new supplier for the "Christmas Lights Lease" to provide festive lighting and decorations in the town centre for 2021 and onwards. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with applications closing on 21 July 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 15 November 2021 and will run until 21 January 2024. The contract value is estimated between £25,000 and £35,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids. The main industry category for this procurement is lighting equipment and electric lamps, with the delivery location specified as within St Neots, PE19, South East England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the lighting and decorative display sector, particularly those skilled in modern design and festive installations. Companies that focus on innovative lighting solutions and are experienced in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. As the council looks to refresh its festive aesthetic, there is scope for suppliers to not only provide traditional lamp post lighting but also explore creative elements such as LED projections and unique designs that enhance the overall visitor experience in the town centre.

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Notice Title

Christmas Lights Lease

Notice Description

St Neots Town Council is seeking a new supplier to provide town centre festive lighting, and decorations for 2021 and beyond. The Town Council has had the same lighting for the previous 5 years and is now seeking new designs and modern lighting to enhance the visitor experience and create a fresh look for 2021. Lighting displays will be located in our town centre along the high street and plaza areas. Installation, removal and storage of the festive lighting when not in use to be the responsibility of the contractor. Traditional lamp post column lighting has featured throughout the town centre. Where permitted double sided rectangular designs have featured on the columns: Town Bridge = 10 singles High Street = 16 singles Market Square = 3 singles & 8 doubles Huntingdon Street = 4 singles Cambridge Street (cross roads to Bodrum restaurant) = 9 singles Church Street (cross roads to Vicarage) = 7 singles Total = 57 pieces Dimensions: To be confirmed. There are 9 London Planes trees on the Market Square, these have previously had lit globes and icicle lights. The Priory Centre also has a London Plane tree at the front with lighting LED lighting is also required to dress 5 Christmas Trees (sourced by SNTC) as follows: 1 x 30 foot Christmas tree 1 X 35-40 foot Christmas tree 3 X 10 foot Christmas trees. Also interested in options for ground level lighting and LED projection to buildings. Additional information: Site location: Market Square, St Neots (including town bridge over river ouse) The Priory, St Neots, PE19 2BL High Street, St Neots New Street, St Neots Church Street, St Neots Cambridge Street, St Neots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5486180d-ab22-45fa-8d44-fd3bd4ff874f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 21 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST NEOTS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST NEOTS
Postcode
PE19 2BH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Neots Eynesbury
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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