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title: "Bishop's Stortford Festive Lights 2018-2021"
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# Bishop's Stortford Festive Lights 2018-2021

Buyer: BISHOPS STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a7dbfd-e3cc-436d-95fd-6629f97be010

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## Summary

The Bishops Stortford Town Council has initiated a procurement process for "Bishop's Stortford Festive Lights 2018-2021", inviting tenders for the provision of Christmas lights in the town centre for a duration of four years. The current phase is an active tender, with submissions due by 30 March 2018 at 17:00. The total value of the contract is approximately £72,000, with a minimum expected value of £52,000. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically classified as Christmas tree lights, and will be conducted using a limited method through competitive quotations below the threshold.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in festive lighting and related services. Companies offering innovative designs or efficient installation practices would find this tender particularly suitable, as the Town Council seeks to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its festive decorations over the four-year contract period. Businesses interested in this sector can leverage the competitive nature of the tender process to establish a long-term partnership with the local council.

## Notice

The Council is inviting tenders for Christmas Lights in the Town Centre for a period of four years. Full details are in the documents below. Closing date 30/03/2018 at 17.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5493c293-29c4-4d70-aaa4-7c52f9a0406e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| 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 | BISHOPS STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BISHOP'S STORTFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM23 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Stortford Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 12:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5493c293-29c4-4d70-aaa4-7c52f9a0406e
- 12 Mar 2018 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5493c293-29c4-4d70-aaa4-7c52f9a0406e
- 12 Mar 2018 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5493c293-29c4-4d70-aaa4-7c52f9a0406e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5493c293-29c4-4d70-aaa4-7c52f9a0406e
  3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/tenders
  Tender Documentation

## Notice URLs

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

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