Award

Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2023 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights" service. The contract has been awarded to GALA LIGHTS LTD with a value of £34,715. The contract period is set to run from 3rd November 2023 to 31st January 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 2nd May 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in Ashford, England (postal code: TN23 1PL).

This tender for managing and installing Christmas lights in Ashford town centre provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the public lighting installations sector to compete. The Ashford Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has chosen an open procedure to ensure fairness and transparency in the procurement process. Businesses looking to grow in the services industry and specifically in public lighting installations can benefit from participating in this tender process, which focuses on enhancing the festive display in Ashford for 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights

Notice Description

XMAS/23/1 Ashford Borough council is looking to procure a supplier to manage and install the Christmas lights and Christmas tree light display in Ashford town centre for 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d04a84f-66f5-4108-b308-e95336fa1666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca956142-1bd8-4517-b8f9-f2fb3611f0ff
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 1-6 months
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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALA LIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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