Tender

Supply Newtown Christmas Lights

NEWTOWN AND LLANLLWCHAIARN TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is seeking to replace their aging Christmas lights with a new supply. This opportunity, titled "Supply Newtown Christmas Lights", falls under the industry category of lighting and electrical equipment (CPV codes 31500000 and 31600000). The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 12 noon on 28 April 2025. Located in Newtown, Powys, the council invites bids through an open competition method for a contract valued at £33,000 gross (£27,500 net). The procurement process began on 11 March 2025, with the contract anticipated to start on 9 May 2025 and end by 10 October 2025. Interested parties must submit their tenders via email to enquiries@newtown.org.uk, and any queries can be directed to Joanna Hughes, the Development Manager.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in decorative and energy-efficient lighting solutions. Firms with a strong track record in similar projects, demonstrating cost-effectiveness, innovation, quality, and sustainability, are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria include cost-effectiveness (30%), experience and track record (20%), quality and creativity of designs (30%), quantity of items offered (10%), and sustainability and energy efficiency (10%). Businesses that can provide eco-friendly and innovative lighting options within the specified budget will be particularly competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supply Newtown Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council are looking to replace their aging Christmas lights. There are currently permanent wire supports for festoon lighting on High Street, Broad Street, Welsley Street, The Cross, Severn Street, St. Mary's Close, Market Street, Parkers Lane, Short Bridge Street and both sides of Long Bridge. Tenders must be submitted via email by 28 April 2025, no later than 12 noon Tenders must be submitted to enquiries@newtown.org.uk titled NEWTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS' addressed to the Development Manager, Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council, The Cross, Broad Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB. You will receive an acknowledgement receipt for your tenders within 5 working days. Should you have any queries, please contact: Joanna Hughes (Development Manager) Email Joanna.hughes@newtown.org.uk Phone 01686 639 176

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To include purchase or lease of lights depending on costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008738-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWTOWN AND LLANLLWCHAIARN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanna Louise Marion Hughes
Contact Email
joanna.hughes@newtown.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441686639176

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN
Postcode
SY16 2BB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Newtown East
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Further Information

Notice Documents

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