Award

Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 11:13

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Apr 2021 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Apr 2021 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme, initiated by Dunstable Town Council, seeks expressions of interest for the installation, testing, and maintenance of a town centre Christmas lights display. This contract falls under the category of electrical machinery and lighting services, with the procurement process classified as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 May 2021, and the contract is set to run from 1 July 2021 until 31 March 2026. Interested parties can find additional information and application details through the council's official communications.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, given the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in electrical installations, lighting design, and event management would be particularly well-suited to apply. The awarded contract, valued at £62,750, underscores Dunstable Town Council's commitment to enhancing community spirit through festive decorations, creating a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and strengthen local partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme

Notice Description

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN TENDERING FOR THE INSTALLATION, TESTING, SWITCH ON CEREMONY, MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF A TOWN CENTRE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY . PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS OF TENDER, HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e481476e-ddc9-4dc4-a874-aa6f1a7718f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e83cbef-ef10-430f-9bba-0e9c96bed924
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1NF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMPS AND TUBES ILLUMINATIONS

Further Information

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