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title: "Middleton Cheney Christmas Illuminations"
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buyer: "MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Middleton Cheney Christmas Illuminations

Buyer: MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12286d73-def5-4160-8cc9-f784bef3c6da

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## Summary

Middleton Cheney Parish Council has recently completed the tender process and awarded the contract to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED for the provision of Christmas illuminations along the High Street of Middleton Cheney, centred around a festive 'Switch On' event held annually on the last Saturday of November. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 31st August 2024 and run until 31st January 2027. Key dates included the tender submission deadline of 5th August 2024 and an award announcement on 22nd August 2024. This open procedure procurement involved an investment ranging from £15,000 to £20,000 and classified under CPV code 31522000, 'Christmas tree lights'. The buying organisation, Middleton Cheney Parish Council, is based in Banbury, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in festive lighting design, installation, and maintenance. The contract requires the provision of a bespoke illumination scheme comprising approximately 20 LED motifs for lamp posts, with potential additional solar items for the village green. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in holiday decorations and event management would be well-suited for this contract. Successful execution of this project could enhance business reputation and lead to further opportunities with local councils and community projects.

## Notice

Middleton Cheney Parish Council wishes to provide a programme of Christmas illuminations centred along its High Street. This will involve the introduction of a small annual 'Switch On' expected to be held on the last Saturday of November. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier from 20th August 2024. The contract will then run for three years to include Christmas 2024, 2025 and 2026 and will end on 31st January 2027. REQUIREMENTS 1. Provision of a design to furnish lamp posts along the High Street, alleyway and potentially other lamp posts around the village with festive illuminations operating from commando socket supply points. The design must consider limitations of the areas (no over-highway decorations or low-hanging motifs) and will be agreed in collaboration with the Parish Council and Clerk. 2. A scheme of approximately 20 LED lamp post motifs in total. These shall be supplied by the contractor on a lease/hire agreement. The Council may consider hire or purchase of solar items for the village green. For the purpose of this tender, the Parish Council require a proposed lighting scheme to be submitted, including locations of the lighting and imagery of the designs of the proposed motifs. The contractor shall arrange for the carriage, installation, testing, maintenance, switching on/off and dismantling and storage of festive illuminations. The Council may agree to additional costs only by resolution to increase the scope or extent of the illumination scheme. These will be negotiated should the need arise. Any considerations not identified in this document may be addressed with the Council at the point of tender, or negotiated with the clerk and Council as they arise. Any queries or questions raised prior to the contract award will be shared with all parties that have indicated a wish to tender. The point of contact is the clerk to Middleton Cheney Parish Council and the contractor should be prepared to work harmoniously with the Council's employees and other service contractors. TENDER SUBMISSION Tenders are to be submitted and received by the Council by 12 noon on 5th August 2024. The tender pack must be sealed so as to prevent the contents becoming known. The packs shall have no external means of identifying the potential supplier. The completed pack must be marked 'Confidential : Christmas Lights Tender" and sent to: The Clerk, Middleton Cheney Parish Council Parish Meeting Rooms Main Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2LR Email submissions are also accepted and should be sent to clerk@middletoncheney.org.uk with the subject 'Confidential: Christmas Lights Tender'. The same deadline applies for electronic submissions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f775064-8960-40cf-aaa5-6b43ea29f9c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,552 |
| 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 | MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX17 2LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Middleton Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACHERE ILLUMINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f775064-8960-40cf-aaa5-6b43ea29f9c8
- 22 Aug 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f775064-8960-40cf-aaa5-6b43ea29f9c8
- 25 Jun 2024 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae59a17-9d9e-4182-8b84-226a65aa2a8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f775064-8960-40cf-aaa5-6b43ea29f9c8
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae59a17-9d9e-4182-8b84-226a65aa2a8a
  25th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb5fe05b-ccea-45a2-9540-a5b4a2d2091f
  Details of requirements, how to apply and selection criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b47c0c6-f5e4-4e83-93a5-fcf13fce1524
  Tender submission form and declaration

## Notice URLs

- http://middletoncheney.org.uk

## Provenance

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