Tender

Christmas Lights and Decorations

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2018 at 12:11

Tender

02 Aug 2018 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is conducting a public procurement process for "Christmas Lights and Decorations". This project involves the design, installation, maintenance, storage, and removal of festive Christmas lights across several locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which is currently in the active planning stage, has an estimated budget of £700,000 and will span a contract period starting from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2022. The tender submission deadline is 31st August 2018, and this procurement follows an open procedure above threshold.

This procurement opportunity not only allows for the design and installation of festive lights but also includes ongoing maintenance services, thereby creating avenues for contractors that specialise in outdoor illumination and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with experience in public works and seasonal decoration projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can significantly enhance business visibility and build a portfolio, particularly in the festive events sector.

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Notice Title

Christmas Lights and Decorations

Notice Description

Southampton City Council (SCC) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, maintenance, storage and removal of festive Christmas lights and decorations in several locations. It is envisaged that the proposals in the tenders submitted will cover all the associated costs for providing Christmas lighting / decorations in several locations, within the agreed budget for a period of four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bec2bf-72bc-4e4b-b86d-55112ccc00d8
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2022 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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