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Town Centre Feature Lighting Scheme

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 15:27

Award Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Town Centre Feature Lighting Scheme" under the commissioning of public lighting installations category. This tender aimed to enhance the atmosphere and support businesses in Ashford Town Centre by introducing year-round feature lighting. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 28th October 2024. The contract, valued at £57,378, started on 9th December 2024, and is scheduled to end on 9th December 2029. The award was made to LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE LIMITED on 17th February 2025, with the contract period running from 24th February 2025 to 24th February 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public lighting installations, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. By securing such contracts, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio with a project that aims to improve public spaces but can also establish long-term relationships with local government entities such as Ashford Borough Council. This opportunity is particularly suited for companies looking to expand their municipality service offerings and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Centre Feature Lighting Scheme

Notice Description

TCFLS/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide a feature lighting scheme in Ashford Town Centre. The aim of the feature lighting scheme, re-introducing lighting into areas of the town all year round, supports place making, improves the atmosphere of these areas in the evening and supports businesses. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfc5bb26-3d34-41ea-8ee4-48338ce68737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36556d02-ce10-4554-af21-17322b756cfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,633 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE LIMITED TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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