Tender

Hire of Christmas Lights, Christmas Tree, Installation and take down

LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leigh-on-Sea Town Council is inviting tenders for a 3-year contract concerning the hire of Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and their installation and removal in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. This open procedure falls under the "Lighting equipment and electric lamps" industry category (CPV code 31500000) and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process includes the installation of lighting towards the end of each November, with takedown scheduled for early to mid-January annually. Interested parties should submit their electronic or written tenders by 5th May 2025, and the bid opening is scheduled for 16th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for suppliers specializing in event lighting, decoration, and installation services. The contract period ensures consistent work over three festive periods, providing a stable revenue stream. Businesses with experienced staff in these areas, meeting the technical and economic selection criteria, will find this tender particularly suited for them. The procurement method encourages fair competition and growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to leverage their expertise in public sector projects. This tender could significantly enhance the visibility and portfolio of the winning bidder within the regional and local authority sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of Christmas Lights, Christmas Tree, Installation and take down

Notice Description

3 year contract for the hiring and installation of Christmas Lights for Leigh-on-Sea, Essex and a Christmas Tree with lights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of Christmas Lights for Lighting Columns and Community Centre as well as supplying a Christmas Tree and installing lights on this and surrounding trees. All lighting to be installed at the end of each November and taken down beginning to mid January every year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Milligan
Contact Email
clerk@leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702716288

Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS9 1SP
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Leigh
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

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