Tender

Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is conducting a tender for the "Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on lighting equipment and event services. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st May 2021, with the contract commencing on 21st June 2021 and running until 20th June 2024. Interested suppliers must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access the necessary documentation and may need to participate actively in the installation and maintenance of festive lighting across the city, including testing fixtures and setting up Christmas trees and features.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the event services and lighting sectors to expand their business. Companies specialising in festive decorations, lighting installation, and maintenance services can particularly benefit, as the engagement involves comprehensive service delivery during a high-profile seasonal event. Additionally, firms that are experienced in logistical aspects of event management may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, offering a chance to showcase their services to the local community and enhance their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights

Notice Description

The Appointed successful Supplier will be required to provide illuminations in city streets; testing of fixtures and the installation and maintenance of the lights; installation and dressing of three Christmas trees; installation of one feature on a prominent roundabout; and either attendance at the annual Switch On event (date to be confirmed) or support a virtual Switch On event. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133acf90-99f7-48ae-bf64-ac25aacf81d8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2024 3-4 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christmas@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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