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title: "Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights"
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# Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights

Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eaf6f18-c76c-4f0e-838a-dc88cdfc073c

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## Summary

Charnwood Borough Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "Testing, erecting, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to Christmas tree lights, and is located in Loughborough, East Midlands, England. The tender period has concluded, with the deadline for submission being 4th August 2017. The value of the project is £125,000, and it has been awarded through an open procurement method, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in event lighting, installation services, and festive decoration. Companies capable of providing pre-installation testing and maintenance of lighting infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will engage in activities leading up to annual celebrations, such as Diwali and Christmas, potentially fostering lasting relationships with local councils and enhancing their visibility within the community.

## Notice

Charnwood Borough Council are seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the service provision of Testing, erection, installation, switch on and dismantling of Loughborough's Festive Lights for the annual Diwali and Christmas celebrations. The appointed contractor will be required to carry out pre-testing of all of the festive lighting stock prior to installation and to identify and rectify any faults prior to installation. The Council's detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The last date for request of documents is the 31st July 2017, with tenders to be returned on the 4th August 2017 - 12 Noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6522ee04-0d6c-4a5c-b504-912b1f2478ab |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,700 |
| 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 | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN LIGHTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2017 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6522ee04-0d6c-4a5c-b504-912b1f2478ab
- 7 Jul 2017 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc0f8a6-e062-407d-bb2e-0b23584b9b97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6522ee04-0d6c-4a5c-b504-912b1f2478ab
  13th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc0f8a6-e062-407d-bb2e-0b23584b9b97
  7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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