Award

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme

ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Feb 2025 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashington Town Council has finalised the award process for the contract titled "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme." This procurement, designated under industry classification CPV 31522000, involves services related to Christmas tree lights and other exterior illuminated decorations. The winning supplier is Blachere Illuminations UK Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £205,000, spans from 21 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 and will serve the North East region of England, with the tender originally published on 17 February 2025 and finalised on 9 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive and decorative lighting, especially those with experience in installation and maintenance services. The long-term contract offers stability and the potential for sustained growth. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a focus on sustainability, safety compliance, and high-quality service delivery will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, the requirement for comprehensive insurance and quality management systems underscores the importance of reliability and professionalism in successfully competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme

Notice Description

Ashington Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the supply (hire), installation, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting displays for Ashington Town Council. This tender forms part of our initial selection process to identify a preferred supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be agreed upon appointment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f140348-ac02-46fd-bae9-ef1bb6698727
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

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

31527200 - Exterior lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 8RX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Ashington Central
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACHERE ILLUMINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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