Tender

Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender

STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2024 at 10:27

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11 Jun 2024 at 10:18

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05 Jun 2024 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender is open for bidding. The Council is seeking companies to design, supply, install, and maintain Christmas lighting. The contract will run for five years, starting from 2024, with a total value of £150,000. The deadline for submitting tenders is 1st July 2024. The focus is on creating a visually stunning Christmas light display for the annual Switch-On Event on 30th November 2024, enhancing the festive atmosphere and boosting the local economy through increased footfall and community engagement.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the works category, particularly those experienced in Christmas lighting installations. SMEs are encouraged to apply. The tender process is open, with a transparent and fair procurement method. Businesses capable of delivering an enchanting and engaging Christmas lighting display that promotes community spirit and economic growth are well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in Stotfold, England, with specific delivery addresses provided in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender

Notice Description

Stotfold Town Council is seeking suitable companies to tender for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, dismantling, storage, testing, and operation of Christmas Lighting. The Council intends to agree to a contract with a supplier from 2024. The contract will run for five years and end on 31st January 2029. The budget for the project starts at PS20,000 in year 1, rising in increments of PS5,000 per annum to a total of PS150,000, excluding VAT, over the 5 years. The Council is looking for a well-designed Christmas light installation, which is visually stunning, creating a spectacle that captivates both visitors and locals. The focus of the illuminations is the annual 'Switch on Event,' usually on the last Saturday in November of each year. The date of the 2024 switch-on event is confirmed as Saturday 30 November 2024. The Christmas Lighting offer must: - Create a festive atmosphere: by using Christmas lights to create a warm and inviting ambiance; Adding to the festive spirit of Christmas; To help transform ordinary streets into magical and enchanting spaces; by creating a sense of joy and wonder. - Boost the Local Economy: Christmas lights attract tourists and shoppers to town and the town council wants to see this lead to increased footfall and potential business for local retailers. The vibrant and attractive street displays need to entice people to venture out and explore the area, boosting the local economy. - Create Community Engagement: The installation of Christmas lights will need to unite communities by becoming a focal point to gather and socialise. The festive lights should offer an experience that people seek to engage with.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Payne
Contact Email
emma@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01462730064

Buyer Location

Locality
HITCHIN
Postcode
SG5 4HG
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Stotfold
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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