Planning

Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jan 2017 at 16:38

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2016 at 16:34

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays contract, valued at £19,530, is being procured by Northumberland County Council and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to manage the installation, dismantling, testing, and storage of the lights over the three-year period. Key information regarding this tender is published in the future opportunity notice, with contractors invited to submit their tenders that include costs associated with required services. The localised service area is situated in Prudhoe, within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in lighting systems and outdoor displays. Businesses that can showcase their experience in electrical installations and event management, especially around festive displays, would be well-suited to compete. Contractors should ensure their capacity to respond swiftly to any issues during the display period and are encouraged to participate in the Christmas lights switch-on event, typically scheduled for the last Friday in November each year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays

Notice Description

This is a 3 year contract for which the successful contractor will be required to dismantle the lights each January and store them until the end of the contract; 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to include within their tender all costs associated with installation, dismantling, testing and programming. Any repairs or additional lights required would be quoted and costs approved prior to being carried out/purchased. Contractors are expected to be able to attend promptly in the event of a fault, or damage occurring during the display period. Contractors are expected to attend the Christmas lights switch-on event where possible, last Friday in November. The successful contractor will be required to collect and store the lights from April 2017. During this time they should be fully tested and ready to be installed prior to the Christmas Lights switch-on which is usually on the last Friday of November each year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5feadfc-c5c9-45bc-9be7-5aa30f6d5664
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Eden
Contact Email
prudhoetc@hotmail.com
Contact Phone
(01661) 835487

Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

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