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Award

11 Sep 2024 at 10:26

Tender

15 May 2024 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has concluded the procurement contracting process for the leasing, installation, dismantling, and storage of Christmas illuminations in Kirklees, covering the towns of Huddersfield, Dewsbury, and Batley. This contract, classified under CPV code 31522000, pertains to Christmas tree lights and spans from 2nd September 2024 to 2nd October 2027, with potential extensions up to 2nd October 2029. The process was conducted via an open procedure, compliant with the GPA framework, and the total contract value is £338,096.20. Key contractual activities include annual inspection and maintenance of festive lighting, maintenance of existing infrastructure, and attendance at switch-on events in each town. Gala Lights LTD has been awarded the active contract as of 5th September 2024, following an evaluation in which quality and social value comprised 70% and 10% of the award criteria, respectively, and price accounted for 20%.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in festive decorations, outdoor lighting, and infrastructure maintenance. Firms with expertise in these areas can leverage their skills to compete effectively, particularly those with strong quality and social value propositions. SMEs like Gala Lights LTD, which secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses of varying scales can benefit from such opportunities, promoting long-term growth by delivering high-quality and reliable festive lighting services. Businesses with a focus on collaborative projects and those capable of responding to the specific criteria outlined in tender documentation will find this contract advantageous to enhance visibility and expand their portfolio within the regional market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Leasing, Installation, Dismantling and Storage of Christmas Illuminations in Kirklees

Notice Description

To design and provide illuminations for town centre schemes in the three major towns of Kirklees - Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Batley. The tender should include - the annual inspection and maintenance of the festive lighting product for the duration of the contract; the maintenance and annual testing of existing infrastructure (eyebolt fixings/anchor points, catenary wires and any other hanging fixings); and attendance at the switch on events in each town for the duration of the contract. All required features for each town centre are detailed in the Specification document (Appendix 1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interested Economic Operators should go to https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp? B=YORTENDER (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER) to view the Tender Documents, raise any queries and to apply for this opportunity. The Service is to design and provide illuminations for town centre schemes in the three major towns of Kirklees - Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Batley. The anticipated commencement date for the Contract is 2nd September 2024. The anticipated expiry date for the Contract is 2nd October 2027, with the option to extend for a further 2 years on a year-by-year basis. If all extension options are granted, the Contract will expire 2nd October 2029.

Options: The Contract will run for (3) three years with the option to extend for a further (2) two years on a year-by-year basis. If all extension options are taken, the total Contract period will run for (5) five years.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further 2 years on a year-by-year basis. If all extension options are granted, the Contract will expire 2nd October 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029051-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£338,096 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 2 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gala Lights LTD

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