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title: "TC1023 - Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Lighting Scheme"
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# TC1023 - Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Lighting Scheme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f067a2-a0be-4d02-b552-3a4674baf199

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "TC1023 - Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Lighting Scheme", aimed at enhancing the festive lighting in the city centre for a five-year contract period. The tender seeks suppliers for services related to the installation and maintenance of various lighting systems, specifically including LED lighting for existing trees and other decorative lighting installations. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 June 2019, and the contract expected to commence on 1 August 2019 and run until 31 July 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code for Christmas tree lights and lighting systems, with a total estimated value of £1,250,000. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design and installation of festive lighting and related services. Companies specialising in electrical services, LED technology, or decorative aesthetic lighting solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method indicates that any interested supplier can submit a proposal, making it an ideal opportunity for both established firms and innovative small businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially in the festive lighting industry.

## Notice

The contract for the City Centre festive lighting scheme is to be for a period of five years with the scheme 'live' from the start of November through to the beginning of January each year (installation and switch on dates to be finalised)To achieve this the scheme will focus on four components: Lot 1 * LED lighting in existing trees * Lighting column mounts * Catenary mounted cross streets Lot 2 * Ground level installations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241bba9a-6ae2-4da3-9612-082782ad2f54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 16 May 2019 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241bba9a-6ae2-4da3-9612-082782ad2f54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241bba9a-6ae2-4da3-9612-082782ad2f54
  16th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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