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title: "Southampton Christmas Lights and decorations scheme 2016"
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# Southampton Christmas Lights and decorations scheme 2016

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b3d5d3a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Southampton Christmas Lights and Decorations Scheme 2016," aimed at designing, installing, maintaining, and removing festive lights and decorations in Southampton city centre and Bitterne Precinct. This project falls under the services category and involved an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 30th September 2016. The contract period is set to run from 1st November 2016 until 13th January 2017, and the awarded contract has a total value of £46,597.72.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in event decorations, lighting design, and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a creative approach to festive decor would be well-suited to participate in such projects. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, especially in seasonal decorations and event management, can benefit from the accessible framework established by Southampton City Council.

## Notice

Southampton City Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified organisations for the design, installation, maintenance and removal of festive lights and decorations in Southampton city centre and Bitterne Precinct for the 2016 Festive period. The council is open to imaginative ideas and suggestions on how to best illuminate the city centre and Bitterne Precinct. Additional information: Please log on to view tender documents. Tender Title : Christmas Lights and Decorations in Southampton 2016 Tender Ref: SCC-SP-245 For Technical assistance please either consult the Curtis Fitch Support Site (http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers) which contains user guides and tips for submitting your tender, or the Curtis Fitch helpdesk can be contacted on 01242 530 900.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0358c9c-3ab4-4b69-b851-ec641cdbf45e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 13 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,597 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0358c9c-3ab4-4b69-b851-ec641cdbf45e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0358c9c-3ab4-4b69-b851-ec641cdbf45e
  26th August 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/
  Southampton City Council e-sourcing portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers

## Provenance

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