Planning

Christmas Lights and Decorations

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently preparing to undertake a procurement process for "Christmas Lights and Decorations" classified under the industry category of CPV 31522000. The planned procurement notice was published on 17th December 2021, with an anticipated commencement date for the contract on 1st December 2022, and it runs until 14th January 2027. The total budget for this project is set at £700,000, and the procurement method is categorised as a direct procurement via a single tender action, which falls below the specified threshold. The communication of the future notice is scheduled for 30th August 2022, indicating key timelines for potential bidders.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the decorative lighting and seasonal installation sector. Companies focused on manufacturing, installing, or maintaining festive lighting and decorations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The visibility of the current installations until January allows businesses to assess the existing project and tailor their proposals accordingly, making this an advantageous time for interested suppliers to prepare their bids.

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Notice Title

Christmas Lights and Decorations

Notice Description

Southampton City Council provide prior Information Notice for suppliers to be aware of our intention to re-procure the Christmas Lights and Decorations in 2022 for commencement at Christmas 2022. The current lights are visible until January for interested parties to view at their discretion and to assist them with their bids for the opportunity when it arises

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad37f2-bca4-4bd1-a64e-f4728c7131d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 14 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendermanagement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02380833000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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