Tender

Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thetford Town Council is seeking a contractor to manage the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights in the town. The tender, titled "Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal," is open for a three-year contract starting from 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is 12noon on 18th July 2024. The procurement process follows an open procedure above threshold and falls under the main procurement category of goods. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027, offering an opportunity for businesses in the electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, lighting, and installation services sector in the East of England.

This tender issued by the Thetford Town Council presents an opportunity for SMEs in the electrical and installation services sector to secure a contract for managing Christmas lights installations in the East of England. Businesses interested in participating should submit written quotes, necessary documents such as Public Liability Insurance and Health & Safety Policy, and meet the tender requirements by the specified deadline. The annual review clause ensures opportunities for long-term collaborations, and successful bidders can contribute to the town's festive lighting celebrations, aligning with the Council's enthusiasm for the Christmas season.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal

Notice Description

The Town Council provides an annual programme of Christmas Illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch on' event, which usually occurs the last week of November or the first week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2024 switch on and the following two years (2025 and 2026). REQUIREMENTS The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance and Show less description removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the town. We are looking for a contractor who will share our enthusiasm for our Christmas celebrations. TENDER REQUIREMENTS A written quote for one year plus a written quote for a three year arrangement based on the above specification. Although the contract will be for a three year period this will be subject to annual review. Copy of Public Liability and Employers Insurance. Health & Safety Policy Environmental Strategy Example Risk Assessment / Example Method Statement Two References (commercial/business) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. Contract name and number: Alan Yorke, Acting Town Clerk, 01842 754247 alanyorke@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk For site visits please contact Nick Thompson 07760 629223 or David Brooks 07553 388 554 Quotations to be in by 12noon Tuesday 18th July 2024 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Tender Christmas Lights' for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted. Postal address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Details of the winning contract will be published in accordance with Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed279e61-f43d-42dd-abab-36845690faf1
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 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
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Yorke
Contact Email
mail@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01842 754247

Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2DS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

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