--- title: "Christmas Lights Tender 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOTNES TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-16" --- # Christmas Lights Tender 2023 Buyer: TOTNES TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f637896-9682-41a7-913d-b16607ac418c.json) ## Summary The Totnes Town Council has initiated a tender process for the Christmas Lights Tender 2023. They are looking for a provider to manage the High Street Christmas Lights for a one-year period from December 2023 to January 2024. The contract covers storage, provision, installation, testing/maintenance, dismantling, and switching on of the lights and associated infrastructure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by midday on Tuesday 25th April 2023. The contract has a value of £35,000 and falls under the classification of maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is from 23rd November 2023 to 15th January 2024. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialised in public-lighting installations and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses that can provide innovative, sustainable, and creative lighting solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Town Council emphasizes the importance of meeting the brief and providing accurate cost breakdowns, proposed designs, programme of works, referees, and insurance proof. Totnes Town Council retains the right to reject any bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest offer, highlighting a fair competition environment for interested contractors. ## Notice Totnes Town Council are seeking a new provider for their High Street Christmas Lights for an initial one-year period of December 2023 - January 2024. The contract will include a fully managed solution for the storage, provision, installation, testing/maintenance, dismantling and switching on of the Christmas lights and associated infrastructure installations. While this is an initially only a one-year contract, Totnes Town Council are looking to develop an ongoing partnership with a Christmas lighting contractor who can bring sustainability and creativity together for future years. Full details of the contract requirement are on our website at https://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/council-contract-opportunities/ The scheme proposal and completed tenders are to be submitted by post or email to: Town Clerk Totnes Town Council Guildhall Offices 5a Ramparts Walk Totnes TQ9 5QH clerk@totnestowncouncil.gov.uk Please ensure emails are marked in the subject line: CONFIDENTIAL - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2023 TENDER SUBMISSION. The deadline for submission is midday on Tuesday 25th April 2023 Any late applications will not be considered. The tender should consist of: 1. No more than 6 pages of A4 describing how the submission meets the brief and the costs involved 2. A detailed breakdown of the budget. Option 1 showing purchasing the lights up front and Option 2 showing the hire of lights. 3. A set of drawings/mock ups of the proposed lighting designs 4. A proposed programme of works 5. Supporting information such as the referees and proof of insurance. Please note that it is the responsibility of the tenderer to check that all costs listed are accurate. Any costs that are not identified will be treated as free of charge. Totnes Town Council reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this process and is also not bound to accept the lowest bid. Tenderer should treat the tender documents as private and confidential between the tenderer and the Council. Please send enquiries in relation to the actual works involved to our Town Maintenance Officer on tmo@totnestowncouncil.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0be330-32fa-43f0-8e1d-876b2872dcc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2023 - 15 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOTNES TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | TOTNES | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ9 5QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | South Hams | | Electoral ward | Totnes | | Westminster constituency | South Devon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights ## Release History - 16 Mar 2023 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0be330-32fa-43f0-8e1d-876b2872dcc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0be330-32fa-43f0-8e1d-876b2872dcc9 16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk - https://www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/council-contract-opportunities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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