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title: "Design, Supply, Installation of Festive Lights"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-09"
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# Design, Supply, Installation of Festive Lights

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47d38f65-7897-4bc8-a479-c48efbc7fd99

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Design, Supply, Installation of Festive Lights" aimed at enhancing the Colchester Town Centre with annual festive lighting. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the lighting equipment and electric lamps industry. The open procedure is in the tender stage, and submissions are required by 8th June 2020, with the contract period commencing from 1st July 2020 and running until 31st January 2025, potentially extendable for another five years. Proposals should be directed to Colchester Borough Council, located at Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in decorative lighting and electrical supply services to expand their operations within the East of England. Companies specialising in design, installation, and maintenance of festive lighting, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this project highly suitable. Engaging in this contract could lead to enhanced visibility and long-term partnerships within the local community, contributing to both financial growth and local engagement.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitable company to undertake the Design, Supply, Installation, Removal, Maintenance and Storage of the Colchester Town Centre Annual Festive Lighting Scheme, initially for the next five years, but with the possibility after that of up to a five-year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27229b3f-d590-4301-a510-88e55c8d4911 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 9 May 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27229b3f-d590-4301-a510-88e55c8d4911

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27229b3f-d590-4301-a510-88e55c8d4911
  9th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Lighting-equipment-and-electric-lamps./596F38FN9H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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