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title: "Beccles Christmas Lights"
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published: "2020-12-02"
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# Beccles Christmas Lights

Buyer: BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19b43bec-172a-467c-b0ac-8d832c2a5afd

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## Summary

The Beccles Town Council is seeking tenders for the installation of Christmas lights in Beccles Town Centre for the 2021 festive season, with a total contract value estimated at £12,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and submissions must be received by 29th January 2021. The services required include the collection, installation, and return of the Christmas lights, along with ensuring compliance with electrical testing regulations and obtaining necessary permits. This opportunity falls under the category of "Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment" and is being pursued via a direct procurement method due to its value being below a specified threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electrical installations and festive decoration services, as it is well-suited for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in similar projects, especially those with a focus on community engagements and installations, will find this contract to be an ideal platform for showcasing their capabilities. Engaging in this project may provide long-term relationships with local authorities and increased visibility within the community.

## Notice

The Christmas lights in Beccles Town Centre are provided by the Council to decorate the town over the Christmas festive season starting with the Late Night Shopping Event on the last Friday in November. The scheme has a high profile in the town and is well received by the public and businesses. The contract is for the 2021 season to start with, and will include the collection from storage, installation and then return to storage, of the Christmas lights. The contract will also include for electrical testing to current regulations, applying for all relevant permits for the safe installation of the lights and collecting/returning all lights & associated cabling/fistures to the council store.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f9706-f9e1-4f5e-ad5a-360cf3f137a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 9 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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 | BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BECCLES |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR34 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Beccles & Worlingham |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f9706-f9e1-4f5e-ad5a-360cf3f137a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f9706-f9e1-4f5e-ad5a-360cf3f137a5
  2nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6fc208d-833a-4d5d-aea6-0cbe75d65292
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37845e0a-c01d-43f5-a320-76883248d287
  Beccles Christmas Lights Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfcc41d5-4442-4941-ae80-2513b02bce2a
  Beccles Town Council Christmas Lights Specification
- https://youtu.be/cx2DO_SExfQ
  Beccles Christmas Lights 2020

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beccles.info/towncouncil/

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