--- title: "Town Christmas Lighting Contract arrangements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DROITWICH SPA TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Town Christmas Lighting Contract arrangements Buyer: DROITWICH SPA TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01fff84c-3567-48c7-b2ce-2dbf441dce41.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Town Christmas Lighting Contract arrangements" is being overseen by Droitwich Spa Town Council, located in Worcestershire, England. This tender falls under the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting" industry category. The project involves renewal options for the town's Christmas lighting display for either three or five years, starting from 1st November 2023 and ending on 10th January 2029. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Festive Lighting Company Ltd for a value of £138,883.18. Key details include the requirement for lighting infrastructure, off-site storage, installation, takedown, maintenance, and general support during each festive period. Bidders had until 22nd May 2023 to submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, specialising in festive lighting solutions, electrical equipment, and associated services. The contract offers substantial value and a long-term engagement that ensures steady work and revenue. Companies with experience in large-scale lighting displays, robust logistical capabilities for storage and installation, and excellent maintenance support would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Additionally, given the comprehensive nature of the services required, businesses can leverage their skills to maximise the value of the contract and establish a solid partnership with the local town council. ## Notice Renewal options presented for Town Christmas Lighting display arrangements following the expiry of the previous fixed five year contract term as at New Year 2023. Interest for suitable options of 3 and 5 years will be considered. Previous contract arrangements have been over either term and included the hire - in provision of all the lighting infrastructure (display lighting , motifs, filters, all cabling, transformers and connectors), off site storage, installation /take down, maintenance & call outs and general support for each years Festive Lighting period. The arrangements generally run from a supported Town Christmas Lights Switch On Event held on the last Saturday of November annually and illuminations carry on until around 4th January. The existing layout has included the central town area comprising High Street , Gurneys Lane , Salt Barrow Market , St Andrews Rd , Victoria Square and part of Ombersley Street. Central attractions include two Christmas trees located on the High Street and Victoria Square, building frontages at St Richards House and Victoria Square and some projected filters (St Richards House and Victoria Square) It is anticipated that the previous Service Provider and at least one other provider who have expressed interest will submit proposals for procurement consideration by the Town Council . Through Contracts Finder this notice is posted in order to conform with procurement transparency and invite wider general interest . Any interest should be expressed through first contact with the Town Council Office (01905 774258) for any further information required. It is expected that the procurement process for final consideration by Council will proceed through June and July 2023 for the reason of the Local Elections scheduled for 4th May 2023 and the start of the newly Elected Administration thereafter ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829f3dea-ed95-47e5-8161-ffe3e6bbba49 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £138,883 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DROITWICH SPA TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR9 8DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wychavon | | Electoral ward | Droitwich East | | Westminster constituency | Droitwich and Evesham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FESTIVE LIGHTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829f3dea-ed95-47e5-8161-ffe3e6bbba49 - 30 Mar 2023 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6af113-bb12-4c23-a38e-53c3cf36c137 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829f3dea-ed95-47e5-8161-ffe3e6bbba49 7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6af113-bb12-4c23-a38e-53c3cf36c137 30th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.droitwichspa.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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