--- title: "QUOTE FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TESTING AND INSTALLATION FOR BASINGSTOKE TOP OF TOWN CHRISTMAS 2017 and 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-09" --- # QUOTE FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TESTING AND INSTALLATION FOR BASINGSTOKE TOP OF TOWN CHRISTMAS 2017 and 2018 Buyer: BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428135d3-c938-45a9-8688-8cf6b9248f94.json) ## Summary The Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the "Quote for Christmas Lights Testing and Installation for Basingstoke Top of Town Christmas 2017 and 2018" project. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the inspection, testing, and installation of Christmas lighting decorations in downtown Basingstoke from 1st November 2017 to 9th January 2019. With the tender period closing on 31st August 2017, the council is employing an open procurement method and managing the process via an electronic tendering tool, requiring all communications and submissions to be conducted through the ProContract system. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, maintenance of public lighting installations, and festive decoration to expand their market presence. With a contract value of £8,000, organisations that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the necessary experience for safe installation, maintenance, and removal of the light decorations. This project not only enhances the festive spirit in Basingstoke but also allows contractors to showcase their expertise in holiday lighting services over the two-year contract duration. ## Notice Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) displays its 'Waves of Lights' Christmas lighting decorations from 16th November 2017 to the 5th January 2018. The lights are to be fixed to the lamp columns on London Street, Wote Street, Church Street and Winchester Street in the top of town area of Basingstoke. The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out inspection and testing of the light decorations prior to installation. Safe installation and removal as well as to provide a repair service for any faults that occur whilst the decorations are in place. This contract will be for two years and will commence November 2017. Dates for Christmas 2018 to be notified in August 2018. Additional information: The Council is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with suppliers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the Council, including the submission of responses, will be conducted via the ProContract system, which can be accessed using the following link: http://sebp.due-north.com If you need any further assistance or have any queries about using the ProContract system please contact the PROACTIS support team; contact details are as follows: Email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com OR log a support call directly using the following link: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index quoting project DN292003 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab660f1e-5984-4eae-8b00-9fab0a5cd31a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 7 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,000 | | 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 | BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG21 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EVENT POWER ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2017 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab660f1e-5984-4eae-8b00-9fab0a5cd31a - 7 Aug 2017 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3fe0b6-f631-45a9-871c-4e7057ef4392 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab660f1e-5984-4eae-8b00-9fab0a5cd31a 9th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3fe0b6-f631-45a9-871c-4e7057ef4392 7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9e9aa1f-0edf-41c5-a986-da8c40eef05c FESTIVE LIGHTS ADVERT - http://sebp.due-north.com South East Business Portal ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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