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title: "HDC and Horsham Bid - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights - AWARD"
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# HDC and Horsham Bid - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights - AWARD

Buyer: HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-337d4aef-5086-4340-a0b8-178bfdfcd485

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## Summary

Horsham District Council, in collaboration with Horsham BID Limited, has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of Christmas lights. This contract falls under the "Commissioning of public lighting installations" industry category, with a secondary classification for lighting equipment and electric lamps. Services are scheduled to commence on 30th September 2024, in Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom, and will run until 31st January 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, strict adherence to the Council's Procurement Code, and had a tender final submission deadline of 7th June 2024. The award was published on 12th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in public lighting and festive decorations, as the project requires both the supply and ongoing maintenance of high-quality lighting installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, due to the scope of services required and the potential for long-term collaboration and contract extensions. The professional relationship between the contractor and the Council, along with Horsham BID Limited, offers businesses a stable partnership throughout the festive seasons over multiple years.

## Notice

Horsham District Council (the Council) is working in partnership with Horsham BID Limited and together invites tenders for the supply, installation and maintenance of Christmas lights as set out in these documents. Funding will be provided by both parties. The contractor will be expected to liaise and work with representatives from both parties. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 30th September 2024 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period until 31st January 2028, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Council is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea702b7a-6836-4aad-95f1-398094588298 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,307 |
| 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 | HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH12 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Horsham |
| Electoral ward | Denne |
| Westminster constituency | Horsham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FESTIVE LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea702b7a-6836-4aad-95f1-398094588298

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea702b7a-6836-4aad-95f1-398094588298
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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