Tender

Christmas Lights

BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Biggleswade Town Council is inviting applications for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance of high-quality Christmas lights for Market Square and High Street in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. The tender, titled "Christmas Lights," falls under the industry category of Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, including event services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for responses set for 12:00 PM on Friday, 25th April 2025. The contract will cover the Christmas seasons of 2025, 2026, and 2027, starting in November 2025, and the project is valued at £51,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in festive light displays, electrical machinery, and event services to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this competitive quotation process, as the council seeks innovative designs and reliable service providers. Successful bidders will benefit from visibility during the festive period and the potential for long-term partnerships with the council. The contract involves a comprehensive range of services, making it ideal for businesses capable of providing end-to-end solutions, from design to maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Biggleswade Town Council oversees the Christmas light display in the Market Square and High Street and is inviting applications for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality Christmas lights display for its residents. The aim is to create a festive display that impresses the community and celebrates the season. All bidders are required to submit a completed paper copy of the specification document. All further details relating to this business case submission can be found in the specification document. The deadline for responses is 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday 25th April 2025. Additional information: All bidders are required to submit a completed paper copy of this document. Each tendering firm shall be supplied with a specifically marked envelope from Biggleswade Town Council in order to post their completed tender. The envelope will have "Christmas Lights Tender" written on it and the address below. No tenderer can write anything further onto the envelope. To receive one of these envelopes, please email deborah.jackson@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk. Bidders must submit their final tender to the following address before the submission deadline: The Town Clerk & Chief Executive Biggleswade Town Council The Old Court House 4 Saffron Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8DL All tenders received will be held by the Town Clerk & Chief Executive and remain in the sealed envelopes until the prescribed date for opening tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0431b31-f025-459a-9bfb-c0a4e61f8193
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 18 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIGGLESWADE
Postcode
SG18 8DL
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Biggleswade West
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Further Information

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