Tender

Contract for Christmas Lights Installation

STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL

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08 Mar 2021 at 11:41

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04 Mar 2021 at 09:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stowmarket Town Council is seeking suppliers for a three-year contract (2021-2023) to install Christmas lights, with a possible two-year extension based on performance. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with proposals due by 1st April 2021. The contract is classified under services, specifically installation services (CPV code 51000000), and involves locations such as Ipswich Street, Bury Street, and Church Walk in Stowmarket, England. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £5,000, and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialised in installation services, particularly those experienced in festive lighting and electrical installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of demonstrating relevant health and safety compliance, as well as risk assessment procedures. By collaborating with Stowmarket Town Council to deliver a captivating Christmas display, successful bidders could enhance their visibility and reputation, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Christmas Lights Installation

Notice Description

Stowmarket Town Council wishes to offer a three-year contract (2021-2023) to a supplier who will provide a Christmas lights display to light the town and locations as listed below. Contract Term: Initially for 3 years with a possible extension of a further 2 years subject to satisfactory completion of works previous. Scope of the contract The contract will include a fully managed solution for the provision, installation, testing maintenance, dismantling and switching on of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations. Ensuring the lights are installed, tested and working at least one week prior to the towns Christmas light switch on event (usually last weekend in November). The Contractor will be required to demonstrate that all insurances, health and safety procedures and risk assessments, necessary for the smooth and safe fulfilment of the contract, are in place. The Contractor is required to provide a rental scheme for the columns motifs, as well as a rental for a wireless switching system. Displays and colour schemes will have to be discussed with final approval agreed by Stowmarket Town Council. The Town Council require Christmas lights in the following locations: * Ipswich Street * Bury Street * Church Walk * Hillside * Combs Lane Installation Requirements * 19 x column mounted motifs on Ipswich Street. * 1 x 10 metre artificial Christmas tree, along with lights and decorations on Ipswich Street. * Approximately 200 Metres of icicle lights along buildings on Ipswich Street * Approximately 300 metres of icicle lights along buildings on Bury Street. * 15 metres of icicle lights on a building on Church Walk * 15 metres of icicle lights on a building on Combs Lane * 1 x 5 metre artificial Christmas tree, along with lights and decorations on Combs Lane. * 30 metres of icicle lights on a building on Hillside Additional information: Please see attached document for full details of the specification and procedure for tendering including key dates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85880c88-4708-4417-a512-f3c4ac44d389
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 12 Jan 2024 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
STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOWMARKET
Postcode
IP14 1EZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

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