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title: "Christmas Lighting Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13c11c5e-35b0-4040-90c9-ef919c5cec20"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEM TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-30"
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# Christmas Lighting Contract

Buyer: WEM TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13c11c5e-35b0-4040-90c9-ef919c5cec20

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## Summary

Wem Town Council is inviting competitive quotations for the "Christmas Lighting Contract". The contract entails upgrading and maintaining electrical lighting infrastructure for Christmas decorations in Wem, including tree lighting, display units, and small Christmas trees. The total contract value is £15,000, with a tender deadline on July 18, 2023. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2026. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to demonstrate expertise in electrical machinery, apparatus, and lighting services in the goods procurement category.

Businesses experienced in electrical machinery, lighting, and decoration services are well-suited to compete for the "Christmas Lighting Contract" offered by Wem Town Council. The limited procurement method requires a competitive quotation approach below a specified threshold. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, providing an opening for small and medium enterprises to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term contract in the lighting and maintenance industry.

## Notice

Wem Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably experienced and qualified companies for: * Upgrading and maintenance of the existing electrical lighting infrastructure supporting the small Christmas Trees and festoon * Installation, removal and storage of the Christmas Lighting display in Wem which includes 1 bespoke festoon over the road display, 3 leased tree lighting columns display units and 80 x 3ft artificial small Christmas trees and lights and associated infrastructure. * Annual inspection and upgrading where necessary of lights, trees, brackets, sockets and wiring. * The illuminated decoration of 1 x 20ft Christmas Tree and removal of illuminations by a date specified. * Lease, storage, installation and removal of 3 x lamppost column decorations The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4485030d-a507-45bf-84ea-6ceb1f528686 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | WEM TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY4 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Wem |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4485030d-a507-45bf-84ea-6ceb1f528686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4485030d-a507-45bf-84ea-6ceb1f528686
  30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87436c1-3fa3-44d7-9605-ddfcd7ef6971
  Details of tender - for detailed inventory and information on proposed electrical lines please email info@wem.go.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wem.gov.uk

## Provenance

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