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title: "Christmas Lights and Decorations"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-600ebfd3-d3a5-43c8-8ab5-be51d8e69e98"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Christmas Lights and Decorations

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-600ebfd3-d3a5-43c8-8ab5-be51d8e69e98

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is currently preparing to undertake a procurement process for "Christmas Lights and Decorations" classified under the industry category of CPV 31522000. The planned procurement notice was published on 17th December 2021, with an anticipated commencement date for the contract on 1st December 2022, and it runs until 14th January 2027. The total budget for this project is set at £700,000, and the procurement method is categorised as a direct procurement via a single tender action, which falls below the specified threshold. The communication of the future notice is scheduled for 30th August 2022, indicating key timelines for potential bidders.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the decorative lighting and seasonal installation sector. Companies focused on manufacturing, installing, or maintaining festive lighting and decorations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The visibility of the current installations until January allows businesses to assess the existing project and tailor their proposals accordingly, making this an advantageous time for interested suppliers to prepare their bids.

## Notice

Southampton City Council provide prior Information Notice for suppliers to be aware of our intention to re-procure the Christmas Lights and Decorations in 2022 for commencement at Christmas 2022. The current lights are visible until January for interested parties to view at their discretion and to assist them with their bids for the opportunity when it arises

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad37f2-bca4-4bd1-a64e-f4728c7131d3 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 14 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 15:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad37f2-bca4-4bd1-a64e-f4728c7131d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad37f2-bca4-4bd1-a64e-f4728c7131d3
  17th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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