--- title: "Thetford's Christmas Lights" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2018-04-24" --- # Thetford's Christmas Lights Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-906d391d-945b-4072-8fd5-d11948a5c14b.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is inviting tenders for the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights as part of their annual illumination programme, titled "Thetford's Christmas Lights." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the electrical machinery and installation services sectors. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on Friday, 1st June 2018. The contract is projected to commence on 1st August 2018 and will extend over a three-year period, subject to annual reviews. Prospective suppliers should ensure their proposals are comprehensive, meeting all specified requirements, to avoid disqualification. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in lighting installation and maintenance services to expand their portfolio in a vibrant community setting. Companies experienced in managing festive lighting projects or similar events will find this tender particularly suitable. Essential qualifications include public liability and employers insurance, along with proven health and safety policies. The value of the contract is estimated at £10,000, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to showcase their work and enhance their market presence in the festive events sector. ## Notice Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Testing, Installation and Removal of Christmas Lights TTC/18/001 INTRODUCTION The Town Council provides on an annual basis a programme of Christmas illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch-on' event, which is normally the last week of November or 1st week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2018 switch on and the following 2 years. REQUIREMENTS The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance and removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the Town. The Town Council are looking for a contractor who will share our enthusiasm for Christmas and be part of our Winter Wonderland celebrations. Tender Requirements * A written quote for 1 year and a 3 year arrangement based on the above specification. Although the contract will be for a three year period this will be subject to annual review. * Copy of Public liability and employers Insurance * Health & Safety Policy * Example Risk Assessment/ Example Method Statement * 2 References (commercial/business) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 768541 tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Quotations to be in by 12 noon, Friday 1st of June 2018 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Tender Christmas Lights', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b30915-5017-44b9-b1e5-c34872752a8b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 24 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 24 Apr 2018 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b30915-5017-44b9-b1e5-c34872752a8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b30915-5017-44b9-b1e5-c34872752a8b 24th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd8b9ec4-a0a2-4e79-aec1-a029d56c5339 Formal Notice and Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/302cc6f2-b6b2-4fc7-9118-701a81103920 Location Maps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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