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title: "Installation of Hired Christmas/Festive Scheme"
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# Installation of Hired Christmas/Festive Scheme

Buyer: WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4b2deb1-6f06-40b1-9753-d264b3f6741b

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## Summary

The Wellington Town Council is seeking tenders for the installation and removal of rented motifs, light strings, and icicle lights for a festive lighting scheme in Somerset. The contract will last for 3 years starting in 2023. The council aims to appoint a qualified electrical contractor who can undertake all necessary electrical work and installations for the scheme, including safety checks and maintenance. The contract value is £30,000 GBP, with the award already given to Event Power Engineering Limited.

This public procurement opportunity in the goods category presents a chance for electrical contractors and suppliers in the lighting and electrical machinery industry to expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in electrical installation work may find this tender particularly suited for growth. The tender process, structured as an open procedure, provides a transparent opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with the Wellington Town Council and contribute to the local community's festive lighting displays.

## Notice

Wellington is a town in Somerset with a population of around 16,500. The town is to the host of a large and varied selection of independent traders and stores. The Town Council provide a scheme of festive lighting each year within the town centre (High Street, South Street, Fore Street & North Street) as well as Rockwell Green and a tree at Tonedale. The Council's Town Centre Committee oversees the festive lighting. The Council is seeking tenders for the installation and removal of rented motifs, light strings, and icicle lights. The contract length will be 3 years commencing in 2023. The objective of the contract will be to provide the Council with a qualified and experienced electrical contractor who will provide support with both electrical work and the installations of any fittings required for the scheme. The tenderer shall provide the following: * To take delivery or collect of the scheme from the supplier and ensure that it is in good working order.1 * Erection of the entire lighting scheme and carry out safety checks on all electrical connections (visual or otherwise) not less than 2 weeks prior to the switch on event2. * Provide two personnel to carry out the switching on of the lights on High Street for the switch on event. Personnel to then switch on and set the timers for all other fittings in the town centre, Rockwell Green, and Tonedale. * Be available for call outs for any troubleshooting reasons (indication of price to be given separately) within 24 hours where reasonably possible. * Remove, dismantle, and return the lighting to the hire supplier for storage. Any faults or damage to be reported to the supplier who will be responsible for any maintenance works. From time to time, the Council will erect event banners using the cross-street catenary wires. It is preferable if the installer can also provide this service. Please indicate a best estimate cost for this on the form of tender. All instructions for tender are detailed in the documents provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ade440e-c3b3-48d4-8839-65b0fe901066 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELLINGTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA21 8AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Wellington |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVENT POWER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ade440e-c3b3-48d4-8839-65b0fe901066
- 6 Apr 2023 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6327e6-f804-40c1-8839-983456bc0cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ade440e-c3b3-48d4-8839-65b0fe901066
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6327e6-f804-40c1-8839-983456bc0cc5
  6th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c030f0aa-a277-4ca7-b7b3-a4c759233f92

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