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Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights

CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2017 at 09:47

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2017 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Charnwood Borough Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to Christmas tree lights, and is located in Loughborough, East Midlands, England. The tender period has concluded, with the deadline for submission being 4th August 2017. The value of the project is £125,000, and it has been awarded through an open procurement method, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in event lighting, installation services, and festive decoration. Companies capable of providing pre-installation testing and maintenance of lighting infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will engage in activities leading up to annual celebrations, such as Diwali and Christmas, potentially fostering lasting relationships with local councils and enhancing their visibility within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights

Notice Description

Charnwood Borough Council are seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the service provision of Testing, erection, installation, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights for the annual Diwali and Christmas celebrations. The appointed contractor will be required to carry out pre-testing of all of the festive lighting stock prior to installation and to identify and rectify any faults prior to installation. The Council's detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The last date for request of documents is the 31st July 2017, with tenders to be returned on the 4th August 2017 - 12 Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eaf6f18-c76c-4f0e-838a-dc88cdfc073c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6522ee04-0d6c-4a5c-b504-912b1f2478ab
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

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 Over 5 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
CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE11 2TN
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN LIGHTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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