--- title: "Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-16" --- # Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3c104-d431-439a-bc0b-6a53c102b72e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking tenders for the "Installation of Prudhoe Christmas Lights". This contract, classified under 'Christmas tree lights' and 'Lighting systems', is part of the services sector, with a total value of £19,530. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 3rd March 2017, as this is an open procedure allowing any qualified suppliers to participate. The project will take place in Prudhoe, located in the North East of England, where the successful contractor is expected to handle installation, dismantling, and maintenance of the Christmas lights annually. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event lighting, installation services, and maintenance. Companies with experience in festive displays or outdoor decorative lighting are particularly well-suited to compete in this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their inclusion is explicitly mentioned in the tender suitability criteria. Engaging in this project not only provides a chance for financial gain but also enhances community visibility and reputation through high-profile public displays. ## Notice This is a 3 year contract for which the successful contractor will be required to dismantle the lights each January and store them until the end of the contract; 31st March 2020. Contractors are expected to include within their tender all costs associated with installation, dismantling, testing and programming. Any repairs or additional lights required would be quoted and costs approved prior to being carried out/purchased. Contractors are expected to be able to attend promptly in the event of a fault, or damage occurring during the display period. Contractors are expected to attend the Christmas lights switch-on event where possible, last Friday in November. The successful contractor will be required to collect and store the lights from April 2017. During this time they should be fully tested and ready to be installed prior to the Christmas Lights switch-on which is usually on the last Friday of November each year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f967be-b2ef-42cf-afd0-c9b3c489bc2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,530 | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31527200 - Exterior lights - 31527260 - Lighting systems ## Release History - 16 Jan 2017 at 17:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f967be-b2ef-42cf-afd0-c9b3c489bc2d - 16 Jan 2017 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f967be-b2ef-42cf-afd0-c9b3c489bc2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f967be-b2ef-42cf-afd0-c9b3c489bc2d 16th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/517ecb53-2a40-46bf-b875-f8309ffff309 Inventory and Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dd09367-50f6-4d1d-ba63-c40f9973aa49 Contract Obligations - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe/index.asp?pageid=662081 Prudhoe Town Council Procurement ## Notice URLs - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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