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title: "Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d04a84f-66f5-4108-b308-e95336fa1666"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-18"
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# Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d04a84f-66f5-4108-b308-e95336fa1666

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights" service. The contract has been awarded to GALA LIGHTS LTD with a value of £34,715. The contract period is set to run from 3rd November 2023 to 31st January 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 2nd May 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in Ashford, England (postal code: TN23 1PL).

This tender for managing and installing Christmas lights in Ashford town centre provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the public lighting installations sector to compete. The Ashford Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has chosen an open procedure to ensure fairness and transparency in the procurement process. Businesses looking to grow in the services industry and specifically in public lighting installations can benefit from participating in this tender process, which focuses on enhancing the festive display in Ashford for 2023.

## Notice

XMAS/23/1 Ashford Borough council is looking to procure a supplier to manage and install the Christmas lights and Christmas tree light display in Ashford town centre for 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca956142-1bd8-4517-b8f9-f2fb3611f0ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,715 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2023 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca956142-1bd8-4517-b8f9-f2fb3611f0ff
- 31 Mar 2023 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cc6e4f-d9d1-4669-b1a5-c7b97d8f3aed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca956142-1bd8-4517-b8f9-f2fb3611f0ff
  18th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cc6e4f-d9d1-4669-b1a5-c7b97d8f3aed
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

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