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title: "Hire & Installation of the Lighting and Associated Features for the Christmas Tree Wonderland 2017 - 2021"
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# Hire & Installation of the Lighting and Associated Features for the Christmas Tree Wonderland 2017 - 2021

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-681fe72f-4129-4c83-874d-52428954087f

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative company for the "Hire & Installation of the Lighting and Associated Features for the Christmas Tree Wonderland 2017 - 2021" project, aimed at transforming Bournemouth into a festive destination. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,480,000. The contract period starts on 1 November 2017 and runs for five years, concluding on 31 January 2022, with an option to extend for an additional three years. Interested suppliers can submit their responses electronically by 24 February 2017 via Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic tendering system, with details available for access on the relevant platform.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting, décor, and installation services. Companies with experience in managing large-scale festive decorations or similar projects would be particularly well-placed to compete, as the contract envisions setting up a visually captivating attraction that cements Bournemouth's status as a key tourism destination during the Christmas season. This project not only provides a significant contract in the services sector but also allows small and medium enterprises to engage in high-profile public works, enhancing their visibility and portfolio.

## Notice

2017 will see the launch of Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland which will transform Bournemouth's Town Centre, Lower Gardens and Pier Approach into a magical winter wonderland of Christmas trees and lights cementing Bournemouth as a leading Tourism and retail destination for the Christmas period. Bournemouth Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and innovative company to take on the initial design concepts creating and installing a Christmas Tree Wonderland to include all associated features to illuminate the Town creating the main visual attraction over the festive period. The contract length is 5 years, for the Christmas Season 2017 - 2021, with an option to extend annually for an additional 3 years (5+1+1+1). It is anticipated that the contract will start on 1 November 2017. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on Friday 6 January 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaa3e06-d4f9-43ab-a352-4c6238640cc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,480,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACHERE ILLUMINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaa3e06-d4f9-43ab-a352-4c6238640cc2
- 26 Jan 2017 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d74fdb-3af2-47b4-a46f-1e3bac96f535
- 11 Jan 2017 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d74fdb-3af2-47b4-a46f-1e3bac96f535

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaa3e06-d4f9-43ab-a352-4c6238640cc2
  22nd September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d74fdb-3af2-47b4-a46f-1e3bac96f535
  26th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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