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title: "GB-Braintree: Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme"
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# GB-Braintree: Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc18242f-e7e8-4ba7-bbb1-d08ab6f32581

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council is seeking to manage the Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme through an open tender process. The contract, valued at £67,638, involves design, supply, installation, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting and a Christmas tree over an initial period of three years, with potential extensions of two additional years. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically classified as Christmas tree lights, and is located in the East of England. The tender period has ended, and the contract was awarded on 2nd June 2016, with the contract period running from 12th June 2017 to 10th June 2022.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs specialising in festive event lighting, electrical works, and related services, allowing them to benefit from a long-term contract with a prestigious local authority. Competing businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality lighting solutions and maintenance services, which would further support community engagement and festive celebrations. The successful tenderer, High Level Electrics, has already established itself in the market, indicating the competitive landscape for adjacent businesses seeking to expand their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the Design, Supply, Installation, Removal, Maintenance and Storage of the Braintree Town Centre Annual Festive Lighting Scheme and Christmas Tree on an initial three year contract with the potential for extending for up 2 years further. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45008925-1b10-406d-9be7-ca8d2f6733c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 10 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,638 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,638 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45008925-1b10-406d-9be7-ca8d2f6733c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45008925-1b10-406d-9be7-ca8d2f6733c9
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=350726541
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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