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Supply, Installation, Removal, Storage and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Decorations

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2023 at 12:52

Tender

11 Aug 2023 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has issued a procurement tender for the supply, installation, removal, storage, and maintenance of festive lighting decorations in various communities within Fife. The tender, with the title "Supply, Installation, Removal, Storage and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Decorations," falls under the services category. Communities such as Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, and Dalgety Bay are likely to utilise the framework. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £306,732 GBP. The tender submission deadline is August 28, 2023. Interested businesses should note the key award criteria of 40% for quality and 60% for price.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for contractors specialised in providing festive lighting services and decorations. Businesses capable of timely supply, installation, testing, maintenance, and removal of lighting decorations can compete for this contract. Furthermore, companies experienced in event support, emergency attendance, and repair/replacement services may find this tender suitable. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing accessible opportunities for qualified businesses. Interested parties should review the selection criteria and technical requirements to ensure compliance and eligibility for participation.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Removal, Storage and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Decorations

Notice Description

There is also a significant Supplies element to this requirement. Fife Council is seeking a contractor to supply, install, remove, store and maintain festive lighting decorations for some communities in Fife. Communities currently likely to use the framework: Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline & Dalgety Bay. Communities in Fife may join or withdraw from the framework during it's lifetime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Depending on the particular requirements of each Community, Fife Council is seeking a Contractor that shall, be responsible for all aspects the timely supply, installation, testing, maintenance, removal and storage of all the festive lights and decorations in the applicable Fife community including: - Safe storage of existing lighting decorations and associated equipment where owned by Fife Council; - The electrical testing of all lighting decorations prior to erection where owned by Fife Council; - Supply of lighting decorations as required to be leased; - Timely erection and removal of all lighting decorations (to include pole mounted, transverse decorations, tree light installation and any other styles of decoration required) and supply of appropriate fixings; - Provision of support to and presence at Festive Lights Switch On events; - Weekly inspections during the period whereby the decorations are erected; - Emergency attendance as required for Health and Safety issues & repairs; - Repair / replacement of any decorations as required / instructed. Additional information: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033307-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

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

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£306,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£306,732 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There may be a continued requirement for seasonal lighting decorations. If so it is anticipated the contract opportunity will be advertised approximately 6 months prior to the end of the framework.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yahia Reggab
Contact Email
yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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