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title: "Christmas Lights and Decorations"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Christmas Lights and Decorations

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e67984-395f-4d33-a659-6fed23477f3d

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council (SCC) initiated a tender process for the "Christmas Lights and Decorations" project, aiming to procure services for the design, installation, maintenance, storage, and removal of festive lighting across various locations. The project, classified under the CPV code for exterior lights, has a total budget of £700,000 with a minimum valuation of £400,000. The tender closed on 31 August 2018, and the contract commenced on 14 November 2018, continuing for four years until 13 November 2022. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in festive decorations, lighting design, and installation services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions. Companies with experience in municipal or seasonal projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the enhancement of community festivities and visibility during the festive season.

## Notice

Southampton City Council (SCC) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, maintenance, storage and removal of festive Christmas lights and decorations in several locations. It is envisaged that the proposals in the tenders submitted will cover all the associated costs for providing Christmas lighting / decorations in several locations, within the agreed budget for a period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2018 - 13 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 7FP |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS; GALAL LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31527200 - Exterior lights

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f
- 7 Dec 2018 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f
- 7 Dec 2018 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f
- 7 Dec 2018 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2832a80-25d1-44be-8577-9da1fb9ff14f
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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