--- title: "Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-29" --- # Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a70ba9c-bb55-4fa0-b3ce-286c6dbbb4a8.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council is conducting a tender for the "Hire, Installation and Maintenance of Worcester City Christmas Lights". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on lighting equipment and event services. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st May 2021, with the contract commencing on 21st June 2021 and running until 20th June 2024. Interested suppliers must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access the necessary documentation and may need to participate actively in the installation and maintenance of festive lighting across the city, including testing fixtures and setting up Christmas trees and features. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the event services and lighting sectors to expand their business. Companies specialising in festive decorations, lighting installation, and maintenance services can particularly benefit, as the engagement involves comprehensive service delivery during a high-profile seasonal event. Additionally, firms that are experienced in logistical aspects of event management may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, offering a chance to showcase their services to the local community and enhance their portfolio. ## Notice The Appointed successful Supplier will be required to provide illuminations in city streets; testing of fixtures and the installation and maintenance of the lights; installation and dressing of three Christmas trees; installation of one feature on a prominent roundabout; and either attendance at the annual Switch On event (date to be confirmed) or support a virtual Switch On event. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133acf90-99f7-48ae-bf64-ac25aacf81d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2021 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133acf90-99f7-48ae-bf64-ac25aacf81d8 - 29 Mar 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584d53cb-ba20-4f54-bae2-9e5cbadae1e1 - 29 Mar 2021 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c445a4-2e20-4d83-a8e4-e47a9b2a9f47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133acf90-99f7-48ae-bf64-ac25aacf81d8 29th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/584d53cb-ba20-4f54-bae2-9e5cbadae1e1 29th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c445a4-2e20-4d83-a8e4-e47a9b2a9f47 29th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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