Tender

Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2017 at 17:31

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2017 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking tenders for the "Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights". This contract, classified under 'Christmas tree lights' and 'Lighting systems', is part of the services sector, with a total value of £19,530. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 3rd March 2017, as this is an open procedure allowing any qualified suppliers to participate. The project will take place in Prudhoe, located in the North East of England, where the successful contractor is expected to handle installation, dismantling, and maintenance of the Christmas lights annually.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event lighting, installation services, and maintenance. Companies with experience in festive displays or outdoor decorative lighting are particularly well-suited to compete in this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their inclusion is explicitly mentioned in the tender suitability criteria. Engaging in this project not only provides a chance for financial gain but also enhances community visibility and reputation through high-profile public displays.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights

Notice Description

This is a 3 year contract for which the successful contractor will be required to dismantle the lights each January and store them until the end of the contract; 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to include within their tender all costs associated with installation, dismantling, testing and programming. Any repairs or additional lights required would be quoted and costs approved prior to being carried out/purchased. Contractors are expected to be able to attend promptly in the event of a fault, or damage occurring during the display period. Contractors are expected to attend the Christmas lights switch-on event where possible, last Friday in November. The successful contractor will be required to collect and store the lights from April 2017. During this time they should be fully tested and ready to be installed prior to the Christmas Lights switch-on which is usually on the last Friday of November each year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f967be-b2ef-42cf-afd0-c9b3c489bc2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

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