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3 year contract to erect/remove Llanharan Community Council festive display 2025-2027

LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Llanharan Community Council involves a three-year contract for the installation and removal of festive displays in Llanharan. The buying organisation is Llanharan Community Council, based in Llanharan, South Wales, and the industry category is installation services, mainly involving electrical work. The contract covers the erection and removal of Christmas lights, motifs, and tree displays over the Christmas seasons from 2025 to 2027. The award stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 18 July 2025 for £30,000. The procurement followed an open method and was initiated in May 2025, with some initial submissions required by June 2025. Key responsibilities include ensuring displays are operational by December 1st and fully removed by mid-January each year. The main procurement category is goods, specifically noted as "Installation services (except software)" per CPV classification 51000000.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for those in the electrical and installation service sectors. It is particularly suited for businesses with qualifications in highway electrical safety, elevated work platforms, and the ability to comply with BS7671 wiring regulations. Companies that are adept in managing festive decorations and have robust public liability insurances should find this contract conducive to portfolio expansion, given the scale of the festive installations required across multiple community sites. The collaboration with Llanharan Community Council also provides potential for future works beyond festive display installation, expanding a firm's regional presence in South Wales.

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Notice Title

3 year contract to erect/remove Llanharan Community Council festive display 2025-2027

Notice Description

Llanharan Community Council issues a tender for a 3 year contract to erect (and remove) its Christmas motifs, lights and Christmas tree displays.Specification of work:Note:All Christmas trees, motifs, lights and other items to be provided by the client.All items to be fitted and operational by 1st December.All items to be electrically disconnected by the 1st January and removed by the end of the first full week of January.The successful contractor will be responsible for:1. Christmas Lighting & Motifs InstallationErecting and removing 91 motifs and string lights onto lampposts.Connecting all lights to the pre-existing mains supply sockets.Adjusting pre-fitted timers where required upon installation to meet turn on and turn off times specific by the council.2. Christmas Tree Displays46 x 4ft Christmas trees to be decorated with light strings and installed in pre-existing wall-mounted brackets above local businesses.14 x 4ft Christmas trees to be decorated with light strings and installed in pre-existing wall-mounted brackets on 3 community centre buildings in Llanharan, Brynna, and Ynysmaerdy.10 x 16ft Christmas trees to be decorated with 12 light strings per tree and installed in pre-existing fittings around the community.Securely connecting all tree lights to the appropriate pre-existing mains power supply.3. Additional DecorationsFastening two sets of six light strings to the fencing at Dolau School.Installing and connecting a motif display and string light decorations at Brynnau Primary School.4. End-of-Season Removal & StorageTaking down and safely storing all decorations in a mutually agreed location.Returning all lighting equipment to us or directly to the lighting provider in good condition.Removing all Christmas trees and transporting to a designated recycling point.5. Hanging Basket RemovalRemoving existing summer hanging baskets from 66 of the lampposts (prior to erecting motifs) and returning them to a mutually agreed local storage point.6. Return to remediate defective items within 24 hours.QualificationsThe successful candidate will need to hold appropriate Public liability insurance, a RAMS will be produced for the work and agreed with the council officers and all work is to be carried out in line with:BS7671: 2011 IEE wiring regulations 18th editionHealth and Safety at Work act 1974Electricity at work regulations 1989HSE Working at height regulationsTraffic Signs Manual Chapter 8.ILP lasers festival and entertainment lighting codeRequirements of G39 authorisation and certificationSpecifically the successful candidate will need to have the following qualifications:1. G39 - Highway electrical safety.2. A relevant MEWP (IPAF) licence for the category of MEWP to be used.3. Qualified electrical contractor (Minimum Level 3 Qualification and 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations).Items 1 and 2 can be obtained following the successful awarding of the tender but must be obtained before 1st November 2025.*Note: You will be required to produce evidence of the successful obtaining of the qualifications.ReferencesThe successful candidate will provide 3 references for work previously carried out. The work does not have to be of a similar nature but should be of a similar scale where possible.Please provide:1. A narrative to describe the work including a description of the work carried out and the scope of the work, including approximate size of contract.2. Contact details (both email and telephone number) of your reference including their job title where applicable.**Note: If one of your references relates to work for Llanharan Community Council point 2 is not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150913
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leigh Smith (The Clerk)
Contact Email
clerk@llanharan-cc.gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 1443231430

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANHARAN
Postcode
CF72 9QA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Brynna and Llanharan
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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