Tender

Request for Quotation - Woodbridge Christmas Lights Project

WOODBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Woodbridge Town Council is actively seeking bids for the "Request for Quotation - Woodbridge Christmas Lights Project" located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, within the East of England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on Christmas tree lights and related electrical installation work. The tender is currently at the tender amendment stage and was published on 6th June 2025. Interested parties have until 10th July 2025 to submit their quotations. The contract is scheduled to commence on 24th November 2025 and end on 12th January 2026, with a total budget of £5,000. This opportunity utilises a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in electrical installations or decorative lighting. Businesses with experience in seasonal event installations or community projects would find this particularly suitable. Winning this contract could provide excellent exposure and allow for network expansions within the region, aiding in the growth and development of the selected company. The procurement process encourages competitive bidding, providing equal footing for qualified entities to demonstrate their proficiency in handling projects of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation - Woodbridge Christmas Lights Project

Notice Description

Choose Woodbridge and Woodbridge Town Council are seeking a company or suitable qualified charity or other body to install Christmas Lights in the town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Full details are provided in the attached 'Request for Quotation' document. Additional information: Please note the key contact details: All correspondence and clarifications to: John Risby Choose Woodbridge CIC. Email: john@choosewoodbridge.co.uk Tender submissions to: Town Clerk, Woodbridge Town Council, Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge. Email: townclerk@woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3db1953-dde3-48ad-9e42-64e2d4e98778
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
WOODBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4LP
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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