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Expression of interest for Christmas Lights

SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2018 at 14:50

TenderAmendment

10 Jul 2017 at 15:24

TenderAmendment

07 Jul 2017 at 08:18

Tender

05 Jan 2017 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Saffron Walden Town Council is seeking expressions of interest for an innovative Christmas Lights Display contract for the town centre, covering supply, installation, storage, removal, and maintenance from March 2018 until February 2021. The procurement method is open, with an end date for submissions set at 30 July 2017. Key locations include High Street, King Street, and Market Square among others, where various lighting setups are required, including large Christmas trees and installations in trees. All contractors must ensure compliance with UK and European standards and possess appropriate qualifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting, design, and installation services, particularly those that are capable of delivering creative lighting solutions and possess experience meeting rigorous safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative designs and reliable installation processes are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project requires meticulous adherence to safety standards while showcasing creativity in the display.

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Notice Title

Expression of interest for Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Saffron Walden Town Council Expression of interest for the supply, installation, storage and maintenance of Christmas Lights Display for Christmas 2018 onwards Saffron Walden Town Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the installation, maintenance, storage and removal of Christmas lights from Christmas 2018 onwards. Specification and requirements: 1. The Town Council is looking to award a contract to the contractor who can deliver an innovative, creative and interesting Christmas lights display in the following streets and trees within Saffron Walden Town Centre: a) High Street at junction with Audley Road (by war memorial) - lights to be erected in a 24ft Christmas tree (tree to be provided by contractor and included in schedule of works and costed accordingly) b) Installation of lights in deciduous trees in the High Street - to be costed per tree. These lights will need to be removed in the first week of 2020 for tree pollarding and will need to be reinstated summer 2020. This cost must be included within the schedule of works and quotations c) High Street from junction of George Street to Church Street d) Length of George Street and Hill Street to the junction with Market Street e) King Street from its junction with High Street to Market Place f) Market Square, including Town Hall frontage g) Market Square - lights to be erected in a 24ft Christmas tree (tree to be provided by contractor and included in schedule of works and costed accordingly) h) Market Hill i) Market Street j) Cross Street (entire length) k) Mercers Row (entire length) l) Market Walk (entire length) m) Butcher Row (entire length) Quotations will be required to cover lights, fixings and any other appropriate works for all of the above locations. Quotations must be broken down into individual streets as noted above with prices being specified against each line item (a) to (m) 2. Design - To provide a free site survey and to design a range of creative and inspirational lighting solutions for the market town of Saffron Walden 3. All lights must comply with the appropriate UK and European standards and must be annually tested and certified with all repairs necessary included within the contract price 4. Installation and removal - this must be carried out by fully qualified persons with all relevant certification and method statements which must comply with local council and national statutory legislation. Installation and dismantling must be conducted by qualified IPAF, G39 and NIECEIC Approved Contractors in full compliance with the ILE Code of Practice for the installation and removal of seasonal decorations and BS7671. 5. Method statements and risk assessments for all works to be carried out must be provided by the contractor to the Town Council upon awarding of any contracts (no contract will be awarded without sight of these documents) 6. Storage - the contractor is responsible at all times for thpressions of interest by noon 30th July 2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2872a70-5c2a-4adb-9959-a70a161f5333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847f9ab-3dca-4f7c-9075-fc95cab3b649
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 1 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB10 1HR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITE

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