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title: "Christmas Illuminations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Christmas Illuminations

Buyer: SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d0212a4-6adc-4116-b58b-73af4342e4fd

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## Summary

Skegness Town Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Christmas Illuminations, which includes lamp columns, cross-street lighting, and a large illuminated Christmas Tree. The contract will span three years, commencing in winter 2018 with lights to be installed in the main shopping areas of Lumley Road and High Street, Skegness, Lincolnshire. This competitive quotation tender process is at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded by 2nd August 2018. The deadline for bids was set for 22nd June 2018, and the successful supplier, Lumalite, has been engaged for the contract valued at £53,259.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in lighting equipment, electrical installations, and event illumination. Suppliers with experience in festive decorations and public space enhancements would find this tender particularly suitable, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios. Engaging in this type of project could enhance visibility and reputation within the local community and encourage future collaborations with public sector clients.

## Notice

Skegness Town Council are seeking the provision of Christmas Illuminations for lamp columns, some cross-street lighting and a large illuminated Christmas Tree. The contract will be for 3 years starting winter 2018. Christmas illuminations will be sited in the main shopping areas of Lumley Road and High Street, Skegness Lincolnshire. There is a switch on event which usually occurs in the last week of November or first week of December the day and time is set well in advance during the year of the display. Bids shall be assessed in terms of the supplier's offerings, understanding of requirements and value for money. We are not bound to accept the lowest tender or any tender received. All tenders submitted shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in this document and the award will be based on the best overall offering available within the maximum budget. The appointment will be made by an exchange of letter with the inclusion of the tender document and response. The successful supplier will be contracting with Skegness Town Council. Indicative Procurement Timetable It is intended that the tender exercise follows the time-line detailed below: - Invitation to Tender Issued 21/05/2018 - Window for points of clarification 28/05/2018 - 8/06/2018 - Deadline for Bids 22/06/2018 at 4pm - Evaluation By 18/07/2018 - Contract Awarded On or before 2/08/2018 Please note we reserve the right to amend this time-table. Tenders should be submitted electronically to: info@skegnesscouncil.org.uk and marked "Illumination Tender" in the subject line. All companies expressing an interest in this work will be notified in writing of the respective decision within ten working days of the evaluation date. In accordance with Government Regulations, the total value of the successful tender will be published on Contract Finder and on the Council's website. Queries on the tender specification should be submitted electronically to: info@skegnesscouncil.org.uk clearly marked "Illumination enquiry" All tenders should be submitted in PDF format or MS Word. For details please see the attached specification and response form. Additional information: Prospective suppliers are strongly advised to undertake a site visit/survey in order to understand the issues associated with the supply, fixing and switch-on arrangements. Your attention is drawn to the Council's Privacy Notice which can be found at http://www.skegness.gov.uk/uploads/general-privacy-notice-stc-latest.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7157ec-b83d-4ccf-bea4-e68cfddee294 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 6 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,259 |
| 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 | SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SKEGNESS |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE25 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Winthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Boston and Skegness |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMALITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7157ec-b83d-4ccf-bea4-e68cfddee294
- 23 May 2018 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c550c5ac-6959-450b-8c82-9415cda46e22
- 21 May 2018 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c550c5ac-6959-450b-8c82-9415cda46e22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7157ec-b83d-4ccf-bea4-e68cfddee294
  28th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c550c5ac-6959-450b-8c82-9415cda46e22
  23rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81756756-bdba-44d2-bfb7-c2ade1384b9a
  Specification and Response Form (word)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7879e17c-0814-4d77-871e-995156742990
  Specification and Response Form (pdf)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d166a8f-72ad-4712-bffd-1752922a441f
  Appendix Lamp Column Locations
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3732e84d-07ce-4383-9c17-b1d5c0be527c
  Clarification 1 in response to question

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skegness.gov.uk
- http://www.skegness.gov.uk/uploads/general-privacy-notice-stc-latest.pdf

## Provenance

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