Award

Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2023 at 07:47

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jul 2023 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026 in Dartford Town Centre to GALA LIGHTS LTD. The contract, valued at GBP 134,400, was awarded on September 6, 2023, with a contract period starting from September 18, 2023, to September 17, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for Christmas Lights and Decorations provides a prime opportunity for SMEs specializing in lighting and decoration services to expand their business through public procurement contracts. Businesses in the Christmas lights industry, particularly those focused on exterior lights, are well-suited to compete for this tender in Dartford Town Centre. The contract period, spanning from 2023 to 2026, offers a consistent revenue stream for the successful supplier, GALA LIGHTS LTD, and highlights the council's focus on enhancing the town centre's festive ambiance over the holiday seasons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre

Notice Description

Contract Award Decision re: Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5141af50-81d5-42f6-8359-3bffe39f10f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fbd2ae-37b3-4f1f-91b9-caee91a149fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

31527200 - Exterior lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2026 3-4 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALA LIGHTS

Further Information

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