Award

Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale" under the open procedure method. The procurement was categorised under 'General public services' and 'services' industry category, with a project valued at approximately £263,000 GBP. The festive lighting will be utilised in various locations, including Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Wanlockhead. Key dates in the process included the tender period closing on 7th July 2025, with the signed contract date on 12th September 2025. The procurement exercise was undertaken under the governance framework of the UKM92 region, aligning with the legal basis reference CELEX 32014L0024, and was covered by the GPA.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in festive lighting installation and maintenance to establish a foothold in public sector contracts. Businesses that could thrive from this tender include those with the capacity for large-scale project management, robust supply chains, and the experience in public works, particularly those classified as SMEs. The awarded contract to LITE hints at a preference for businesses adept at offering competitive pricing and superior quality, as award criteria were heavily weighted towards price (70%) and quality (30%). The opportunity could also benefit entities capable of meeting electronic invoicing and payment systems requirements, hence positioning themselves as pivotal players in the procurement landscape, contributing to local growth and development.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale

Notice Description

Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the design, supply, storage, repair, maintenance, erection and removal of festive lighting in Nithsdale (Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Kelloholm(provisional), and Wanlockhead(provisional)).

Renewal: The Contract is intended to continue for an initial period of three (3) years from the Commencement Date (the "Initial Term"). This Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of one (1) occasion, for a period of up to one (1) year (a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,416 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Terri Trainor
Contact Email
procurement.roadsinfrastructure@dumgal.gov.uk, terri.trainor@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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