--- title: "New Christmas Lights Display for Yeovil Town Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-16" --- # New Christmas Lights Display for Yeovil Town Council Buyer: YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07829616-0187-444a-9910-7c2d4de966c3.json) ## Summary The Yeovil Town Council is inviting tenders for a new Christmas lights display project in Yeovil Town. The project includes the provision of various lighting displays, installation, and removals of displays, as well as storage and safety checks. The Christmas Lights Switch event is scheduled for Saturday 16th November 2024. The procurement method for this project is a limited competitive quotation. The tender deadline is set for 21st May 2024, with a contract period running from 30th June 2024 to 30th January 2030. The total contract value is £30,000. This tender opportunity for the new Christmas lights display project in Yeovil presents a chance for businesses to provide lighting solutions and services. SMEs with experience in lighting installations and event decorations would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses should contact Yeovil Town Council for more details and the project plan to participate in the tender process. ## Notice CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN YEOVIL INVITATION TO TENDER INTRODUCTION Yeovil Town Council wishes to procure a new festive lights display in the centre of Yeovil Town. This also includes installation and removals of displays; storage and appropriate safety checks. The Christmas Lights Switch event will take place on Saturday 16th November 2024. SPECIFICATION Provision of a range of lighting displays as follows: 18 crossings (preferably animated). (variations of/alternatives to traditional crossings will be considered if infrastructure allows) One of the existing 18 crossings is sponsored and we already have a display. Please note: all frames must be of a construction compatible with existing anchor points. Fixing points and electrical supplies (including RCD's) are already in place in respect of these crossings. Core Specification 1 set of LED lights to illuminate trees in the Borough. Multi-coloured LED festoon lighting to be installed in the trees around the perimeter of St John's Churchyard. Multi-coloured LED festoon lighting to be installed in the trees in King George Street. Installation only: 3 column-mounted light fittings (already owned) for use on existing lamp columns in South Western Terrace. 3 column-mounted light fittings (bespoke) for use on existing lamp columns in South Western Terrace to be made following children's design competition in years 2, 3 and 4 (please price separately). Removal and disposal of existing redundant lights only in year 1: 3 sets of LED lights installed on a group of 5 trees in South Western Terrace. Please note: electrical supplies (including RCD's) are already in place in respect of the column-mounted light fittings and LED lights. Additional Specification Please quote separately for the items below (no price subject to other requirements). An illuminated artificial 12-metre-high Christmas tree to be installed in the Triangle in Middle Street. In addition to the above, the Christmas Lights switch on is planned to take place at the Entertainment Area within the Triangle in Middle Street. This area requires lighting that will give a memorable impact upon switch on. Please provide us with your ideas and associated costings for this area separately. The lights will need to be timed to all come on at 6:30pm on 16th November 2024 on lights switch on. They will then need to remain on until 12th night. Please quote for personnel to supervise the Christmas Light Switch-On on the night of the event. Please contact Yeovil Town Council for more details and a plan of the Town Centre ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111e3d1-6851-4c7c-a341-949e0b001e9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2024 - 30 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA20 1PQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Yeovil South | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2024 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111e3d1-6851-4c7c-a341-949e0b001e9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111e3d1-6851-4c7c-a341-949e0b001e9a 16th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/991573c1-7bc1-4151-b82f-1f4234c8ec31 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5256f487-43f3-4d2a-9f6d-56eadb90c4e6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/350ed120-577f-4c5c-b63b-bd7372934e92 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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