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HDC and Horsham Bid - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights - AWARD

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Horsham District Council, in collaboration with Horsham BID Limited, has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of Christmas lights. This contract falls under the "Commissioning of public lighting installations" industry category, with a secondary classification for lighting equipment and electric lamps. Services are scheduled to commence on 30th September 2024, in Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom, and will run until 31st January 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, strict adherence to the Council's Procurement Code, and had a tender final submission deadline of 7th June 2024. The award was published on 12th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in public lighting and festive decorations, as the project requires both the supply and ongoing maintenance of high-quality lighting installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, due to the scope of services required and the potential for long-term collaboration and contract extensions. The professional relationship between the contractor and the Council, along with Horsham BID Limited, offers businesses a stable partnership throughout the festive seasons over multiple years.

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Notice Title

HDC and Horsham Bid - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights - AWARD

Notice Description

Horsham District Council (the Council) is working in partnership with Horsham BID Limited and together invites tenders for the supply, installation and maintenance of Christmas lights as set out in these documents. Funding will be provided by both parties. The contractor will be expected to liaise and work with representatives from both parties. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 30th September 2024 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period until 31st January 2028, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Council is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-337d4aef-5086-4340-a0b8-178bfdfcd485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea702b7a-6836-4aad-95f1-398094588298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,307 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 3-4 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
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacob Hughes (HDC)
Contact Email
jacob.hughes@horsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01293 438000

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH12 1RL
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Denne
Westminster Constituency
Horsham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FESTIVE LIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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