Award

Christmas Lights and Decorations

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2018 at 11:35

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07 Dec 2018 at 16:03

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07 Dec 2018 at 15:50

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07 Dec 2018 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council (SCC) initiated a tender process for the "Christmas Lights and Decorations" project, aiming to procure services for the design, installation, maintenance, storage, and removal of festive lighting across various locations. The project, classified under the CPV code for exterior lights, has a total budget of £700,000 with a minimum valuation of £400,000. The tender closed on 31 August 2018, and the contract commenced on 14 November 2018, continuing for four years until 13 November 2022. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in festive decorations, lighting design, and installation services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions. Companies with experience in municipal or seasonal projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the enhancement of community festivities and visibility during the festive season.

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Notice Title

Christmas Lights and Decorations

Notice Description

Southampton City Council (SCC) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, maintenance, storage and removal of festive Christmas lights and decorations in several locations. It is envisaged that the proposals in the tenders submitted will cover all the associated costs for providing Christmas lighting / decorations in several locations, within the agreed budget for a period of four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e67984-395f-4d33-a659-6fed23477f3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31527200 - Exterior lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2018 - 13 Nov 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GALA LIGHTS

GALAL LIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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