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title: "Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)"
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# Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)

Buyer: HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-253e5d5b-0b66-43fc-b82e-efcf40bb60d8

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## Summary

Houghton Regis Town Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Christmas Lights - (Storage, Installation, Removal and Maintenance)" project, classified under the CPV code 31522000 for Christmas tree lights. This process commenced with a tender stage on 2nd August 2024, and subsequently moved to the award stage with the contract given on 11th November 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract will run from 22nd October 2024 until 31st October 2029. The project, valued at £55,125, involves handling and maintaining Christmas light assets located at LU5 5EY, Houghton Regis, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in decorative lighting and seasonal installations. It ensures long-term business growth, providing a stable income stream through annual project cycles over five years. Businesses adept in logistics, storage, and maintenance of lighting fixtures, particularly those with previous references, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The competitive nature of the quotation process further ensures fair opportunities for eligible suppliers. As the project involves the complete handling of lighting assets, companies with comprehensive service offerings are likely to benefit significantly.

## Notice

This opportunity is for five years. Quotations must cover all elements of the attached HRTC Christmas Lights Project Overview-Requirements. The costs must include collecting the assets listed on the HRTC-Christmas Lights Asset Register 2024 from our current supplier. Potential Supplier to provide a quotation on company-headed paper, providing two suitable references.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b25d39-d613-4211-bb38-ae3c85931116 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,118 |
| 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 | HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOUGHTON REGIS |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU5 5EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Houghton Regis East |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMPS AND TUBES ILLUMINATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b25d39-d613-4211-bb38-ae3c85931116
- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13161ec6-21ce-4561-9102-bd3d2296fb1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b25d39-d613-4211-bb38-ae3c85931116
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13161ec6-21ce-4561-9102-bd3d2296fb1f
  2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0da5c010-35a6-46ff-a56e-ff6b1c2cdb49
  HRTC Christmas Lights Project Overview/Requirements - All elements must be covered in your quotation.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e020d12-e610-4cea-886c-3684f0a9846b
  HRTC - Christmas Lights Asset Register 2024

## Notice URLs

- https://houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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