Award

Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)

HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 10:52

Award Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Houghton Regis Town Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)" project, classified under the CPV code 31522000 for Christmas tree lights. This process commenced with a tender stage on 2nd August 2024, and subsequently moved to the award stage with the contract given on 11th November 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract will run from 22nd October 2024 until 31st October 2029. The project, valued at £55,125, involves handling and maintaining Christmas light assets located at LU5 5EY, Houghton Regis, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in decorative lighting and seasonal installations. It ensures long-term business growth, providing a stable income stream through annual project cycles over five years. Businesses adept in logistics, storage, and maintenance of lighting fixtures, particularly those with previous references, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The competitive nature of the quotation process further ensures fair opportunities for eligible suppliers. As the project involves the complete handling of lighting assets, companies with comprehensive service offerings are likely to benefit significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)

Notice Description

This opportunity is for five years. Quotations must cover all elements of the attached HRTC Christmas Lights Project Overview-Requirements. The costs must include collecting the assets listed on the HRTC-Christmas Lights Asset Register 2024 from our current supplier. Potential Supplier to provide a quotation on company-headed paper, providing two suitable references.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-253e5d5b-0b66-43fc-b82e-efcf40bb60d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b25d39-d613-4211-bb38-ae3c85931116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tara Earnshaw
Contact Email
tara.earnshaw@houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01582 708540

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON REGIS
Postcode
LU5 5EY
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Houghton Regis East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMPS AND TUBES ILLUMINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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