--- title: "Festive Lights Maintenance and Installation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-23" --- # Festive Lights Maintenance and Installation Buyer: HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ec55e1d-79cf-4b3b-910f-b767f1676c81.json) ## Summary The Hertford Town Council has issued a tender for the contract titled "Festive Lights Maintenance and Installation" in the category of Other electrical installation work. The procurement stage is an Open procedure (below threshold), with the tender deadline set for 13th June 2024. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. The project location is in Hertford (SG14 1HR). Businesses interested in providing services related to festive lights maintenance, installation, and repair within strict compliance parameters are invited to bid for this opportunity. This tender from the Hertford Town Council offers opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in securing Festive Lighting Licences with County Authorities, providing emergency call-out services, and demonstrating environmental sustainability commitments are well-suited to compete for this contract. Prospective suppliers must be HERS and CFA registered, have skilled engineers, and ensure the secure storage of festive lights when not in use. References from relevant authorities and a detailed breakdown of charges are required for tender submission by 10am on 13th June 2024. ## Notice Service delivery: - Secure and appropriate storage of all HTC Festive Lights assets when not in use - Installation and removal of lighting - Structural testing including pull testing - Electrical Testing including testing of lighting and power supply locations - Carrying out of any repairs and maintenance of infrastructure and power supplies as necessary - Provision of all necessary paperwork including but not limited to insurances, risk assessments, method statements - Provision of assistance and all relevant paperwork to secure a Festive Lighting Licence with Hertfordshire County Council - Year-round maintenance of HTC Festive Lights assets - 24-hour contact for urgent repairs and emergencies - Emergency call out time within a 4-hour period of notification - Attendance at the annual festive light switch on which takes place on Friday 22 November 2024, Friday 28 November 2025, Friday 27 November 2026 Asset list and installation requirements: Provided on request Contractor should be familiar with applying for Licenses with County Authorities and have all the necessary paperwork for Insurances, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc. The Town Council operates within strict parameters set by Hertfordshire County Council Highway Authority and their contractor Ringway and would expect tenderers to show their awareness of these requirements and their ability to comply. The successful contractor will need to take into consideration yearly structural testing is required throughout the town. Evidence of suitable, secure storage of the Festive Lights when they are not in use will be essential to the successful bid. In case of any issues with any of the lights during the Festive period we would expect contractors to provide a 24 hour call out service. Attendance on the scene is expected within 4 hours for any emergencies. Tender documentation should include a full breakdown of charges including emergency call out fees. Tender documentation should include a statement regarding the environmental sustainability commitments of your company in relation to this contract. Tender document should evidence that the company is both HERS and CFA registered and guarantee that ALL engineers are skilled in their job roles and have the right equipment and tools to work safely. The Town Council will require references. Please supply full contact details of at least one relevant authority where you have undertaken this work previously. Your returned tender document must be returned by 10am, 13th June 2024 via email to: steve.catherall@hertford.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a499fc86-461c-4ac5-9606-adcdf9f277bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 | | 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 | HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG14 1HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 45317000 - Other electrical installation work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 23 May 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a499fc86-461c-4ac5-9606-adcdf9f277bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a499fc86-461c-4ac5-9606-adcdf9f277bf 23rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f55ab75c-9784-4d1a-a9e8-58a0c0ab98af Full tender document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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