--- title: "Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-16" --- # Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dd2d932-71a9-46a5-b85d-71d062ad36c5.json) ## Summary The Prudhoe Christmas Lights Displays contract, valued at £19,530, is being procured by Northumberland County Council and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to manage the installation, dismantling, testing, and storage of the lights over the three-year period. Key information regarding this tender is published in the future opportunity notice, with contractors invited to submit their tenders that include costs associated with required services. The localised service area is situated in Prudhoe, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in lighting systems and outdoor displays. Businesses that can showcase their experience in electrical installations and event management, especially around festive displays, would be well-suited to compete. Contractors should ensure their capacity to respond swiftly to any issues during the display period and are encouraged to participate in the Christmas lights switch-on event, typically scheduled for the last Friday in November each year. ## Notice This is a 3 year contract for which the successful contractor will be required to dismantle the lights each January and store them until the end of the contract; 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to include within their tender all costs associated with installation, dismantling, testing and programming. Any repairs or additional lights required would be quoted and costs approved prior to being carried out/purchased. Contractors are expected to be able to attend promptly in the event of a fault, or damage occurring during the display period. Contractors are expected to attend the Christmas lights switch-on event where possible, last Friday in November. The successful contractor will be required to collect and store the lights from April 2017. During this time they should be fully tested and ready to be installed prior to the Christmas Lights switch-on which is usually on the last Friday of November each year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5feadfc-c5c9-45bc-9be7-5aa30f6d5664 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,530 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31527200 - Exterior lights - 31527260 - Lighting systems ## Release History - 16 Jan 2017 at 16:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5feadfc-c5c9-45bc-9be7-5aa30f6d5664 - 5 Dec 2016 at 16:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5feadfc-c5c9-45bc-9be7-5aa30f6d5664 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5feadfc-c5c9-45bc-9be7-5aa30f6d5664 16th January 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/623f76a4-fd4a-4a56-9049-9ed8ca274a33 Christmas Lights Inventory and technical Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7afb1ccb-bb1f-4ef7-a01c-0c0d87ee37f1 ## Notice URLs - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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