Tender

Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation

LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2025 at 13:45

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28 Mar 2025 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Leigh-on-Sea Town Council has initiated an open procurement process for the hire and installation of Christmas lights, a Christmas tree, and related infrastructure in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The contract includes the decoration and subsequent dismantling of the Christmas tree and lights post-Christmas. The procurement is classified under CPV code 31500000 for lighting equipment and electric lamps. The contract period is from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2027, and the tender closing date is 5th May 2025. The project value is estimated at £35,000, and proposals are to be submitted to the Town Clerk, Clare Milligan, either via secure email or in person/by post to Leigh Community Centre.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in lighting and festive installations. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale decorations and meeting specific community needs will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The open procedure allows equal opportunities for all qualified suppliers to compete, thus enhancing market competitiveness and encouraging the participation of innovative vendors. SMEs can benefit from this contract by expanding their portfolio and showcasing their expertise in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation

Notice Description

The hire and installation of Christmas Lights for Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. To be put up around the Town on the lighting columns and the trees in the Library Gardens. To supply a Christmas Tree to be installed in the Library Gardens. To decorate the Christmas Tree. To dismantle all lights and tree in the January after the Christmas period. Please see the attached documents for further details. To apply please complete the paperwork attached with the tender and return to the Town Clerk, Clare Milligan, via either secure email clerk@leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk or via hand or post to Leigh Community Center, 71-73 Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SP. Please mark all documents as confidential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c37931-92b0-4882-b9b0-8ca14c8c5e77
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS9 1SP
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Leigh
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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