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title: "Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-07"
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# Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5141af50-81d5-42f6-8359-3bffe39f10f6

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## Summary

The Dartford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026 in Dartford Town Centre to GALA LIGHTS LTD. The contract, valued at GBP 134,400, was awarded on September 6, 2023, with a contract period starting from September 18, 2023, to September 17, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for Christmas Lights and Decorations provides a prime opportunity for SMEs specializing in lighting and decoration services to expand their business through public procurement contracts. Businesses in the Christmas lights industry, particularly those focused on exterior lights, are well-suited to compete for this tender in Dartford Town Centre. The contract period, spanning from 2023 to 2026, offers a consistent revenue stream for the successful supplier, GALA LIGHTS LTD, and highlights the council's focus on enhancing the town centre's festive ambiance over the holiday seasons.

## Notice

Contract Award Decision re: Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fbd2ae-37b3-4f1f-91b9-caee91a149fb |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,400 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31527200 - Exterior lights

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fbd2ae-37b3-4f1f-91b9-caee91a149fb
- 18 Jul 2023 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958b99e1-26ea-4bc4-a9d9-281f7012fbc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fbd2ae-37b3-4f1f-91b9-caee91a149fb
  7th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958b99e1-26ea-4bc4-a9d9-281f7012fbc9
  18th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1
  Kent Business Portal Opportunities
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a7bb45b7-9a24-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre Advert on Kent Business Portal

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