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title: "GB-Braintree: Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme"
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buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# GB-Braintree: Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfffaf03-8031-4d38-ad78-f7e7673aa3bb

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council is inviting tenders for the "Braintree Town Centre Festive Lighting Scheme," which involves the design, supply, installation, removal, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting and a Christmas tree. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for Christmas tree lights, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 2nd June 2017, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 12th June 2017, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The estimated value of the contract is between £50,000 and £100,000, and the work will be located in Braintree, in the East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in festive lighting solutions to expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in design, installation, and maintenance of decorative lighting or similar goods would find this contract especially suited to their capabilities. Given the initial three-year duration and potential for extension, winning this contract can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance the brand's visibility during the festive season for the duration of the agreement.

## 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/b09c11fe-d0c6-4541-942e-40ef3736acd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 10 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09c11fe-d0c6-4541-942e-40ef3736acd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09c11fe-d0c6-4541-942e-40ef3736acd3
  16th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Braintree:-Braintree-Town-Centre-Festive-Lighting-Scheme/B8Q3M2ZHMZ
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