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title: "Festive Lights Erection and Removal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b467505-1a68-40ac-81dd-620d1872bb95"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-18"
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# Festive Lights Erection and Removal

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b467505-1a68-40ac-81dd-620d1872bb95

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## Summary

Kettering Borough Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Festive Lights Erection and Removal" contract. This initiative is classified under the services category with a focus on lighting systems and electrical installation work. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 2nd October 2020, with the proposed contract start date set for 19th October 2020. Key deadlines include the clarification question deadline on 25th September 2020 and the quotation evaluation scheduled for the week commencing 5th October 2020. The total contract value is £33,000, with a minimum value of £28,000, and the contract is expected to expire on 24th January 2021, taking place within Kettering, England.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the electrical installation and event management sectors to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in festive lighting design, installation, and maintenance, as well as those experienced in large-scale event coordination, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The Council is looking for qualified contractors who can ensure the successful operation of festive lights and contribute to the planned "Switch On" events, making this an ideal opportunity for SMEs in the local area.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to test, erect and maintain the Festive Lights supplied by Kettering Borough Council, assist with the planned "Switch On" events and remove and store the lights on completion. Additional information: The procurement timescales and deadlines are: 1. Invitation to Quotation/ Tender published on Contracts Finder - 11/09/2020 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 25/09/2020 3. Deadline for Quotation/ Tender Responses - 12 noon on 02/10/2020 4. Quotation Evaluation - w/c 05/10/2020 5. Award Decision - w/c 12/10/2020 6. Proposed Contract Start Date - 19/10/2020 7. Expiry of Contract - 24/01/2021 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity, then please download the documents. Any queries about this ITQ/ ITT, the requirements, the procurement process, or the proposed Contract, must be raised with kanjichudasama@kettering.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed63f559-bb34-4605-9827-ce05b07ed251 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 24 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2020 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed63f559-bb34-4605-9827-ce05b07ed251
- 10 Sep 2020 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed63f559-bb34-4605-9827-ce05b07ed251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed63f559-bb34-4605-9827-ce05b07ed251
  18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/885e45a4-e059-4d97-bfd3-fb17e9127e99
  Part 1 - General Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a67c6ecc-36ad-4281-88f6-4c21b4daf784
  Part 2 - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3036514-0fb6-4248-a2db-f3f8bc3dc72d
  Part 2a - Kettering Proposed Scheme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d187afb-d088-4854-a964-f73bf80666a7
  Part 2b - Desborough Proposed Scheme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d71d60b6-01e6-4d58-a3b9-e800702dd40c
  PArt 2c - Rothwell Proposed Scheme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e2b9018-53b3-4e0e-97bc-97a8d304b4bd
  PArt 2d - Broughton Proposed Scheme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2df13390-f42f-4b5e-9291-bb94b7029c02
  Part 3 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa739e0-91c6-45a5-9c19-e5bb72111e7c
  Part 4 - Quotation Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7784e365-1ea5-4b96-8223-3301889c3344
  Safe System of Work ( Xmas Lighting)

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