--- title: "QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-18" --- # QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92773497-fcee-4297-a22a-cf52ed36bf5b.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has recently awarded a contract for the supply of festive and Christmas lighting features as part of the QU536 project. This procurement falls under the services category and is associated with street-lighting equipment, aimed at enhancing high street areas in Birmingham. The key contract period runs from 17th November to 31st December 2021, with a requirement for delivery of at least 160 lighting features by 22nd November 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the awarded value of the contract is £110,000, supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the lighting and festive decorations industry, particularly those that can meet the specific design and technical requirements outlined by the council. Companies that specialise in street lighting design, manufacturing, and installation would be well-suited for participation. The initiative aims to attract customers back to high streets, making it particularly favourable for suppliers who can deliver modern and vibrant festive lighting solutions promptly. Engaging in this contract could lead to increased business visibility and potential follow-on projects in the growing market of public festive displays. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for festive and Christmas lighting features for various high street areas in Birmingham. This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Birmingham has been granted funding under the ERDF Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening of high streets and other commercial areas. This contract is available for use for projects funded externally from the Council including Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and Welcome Back Fund which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Festive and Christmas lighting schemes will drive footfall to High Streets and shopping areas across Birmingham during the months of November and December 2021 which are key trading periods for retail and hospitality businesses. The successful provider will supply the following festive and Christmas lighting features for street lighting columns: Design o To be modern, festive and vibrant o You must provide actual image of each design as part of your proposal o Each design will be of 'open concept' allowing wind to blow through o A minimum of 4 different festive designs are required Frames o Each frame size should be 2300mm high and 750mm wide o The frames should be constructed from 20mm aluminium box section o All corners are to have some form of bracing or reinforcement - please specify o All frames must be supplied with at least 2 brackets to allow fixing to a lamp column Electrical o All features are to be 230v o All enclosures are to be a minimum of IP 54 o All rope lighting should be 230v - 13mm LED with at least 30 LED's liner per metre o All string lighting used should be 230v with spacing of at least 100mm or less o Each feature must be fitted with a minimum of 1000mm length of 1.5mm black cable, fitted with a 16Amp plug suitable for outdoor use Quantity o A minimum quantity of 160 features/frames are required Availability o Only quote for design features/frames that are readily available to be delivered Timescales Delivery of all lighting features to a specified address in Birmingham no later than 1600h on Monday 22nd November 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your co... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc20df8-d5d9-476a-8f11-aeacb7d95301 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £110,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WYRLEY M E | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment - 34928510 - Street-lighting columns ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc20df8-d5d9-476a-8f11-aeacb7d95301 - 18 Nov 2021 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc20df8-d5d9-476a-8f11-aeacb7d95301 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc20df8-d5d9-476a-8f11-aeacb7d95301 18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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