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title: "Expression of interest for Christmas Lights"
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# Expression of interest for Christmas Lights

Buyer: SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2872a70-5c2a-4adb-9959-a70a161f5333

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## Summary

The Saffron Walden Town Council is seeking expressions of interest for an innovative Christmas Lights Display contract for the town centre, covering supply, installation, storage, removal, and maintenance from March 2018 until February 2021. The procurement method is open, with an end date for submissions set at 30 July 2017. Key locations include High Street, King Street, and Market Square among others, where various lighting setups are required, including large Christmas trees and installations in trees. All contractors must ensure compliance with UK and European standards and possess appropriate qualifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting, design, and installation services, particularly those that are capable of delivering creative lighting solutions and possess experience meeting rigorous safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative designs and reliable installation processes are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project requires meticulous adherence to safety standards while showcasing creativity in the display.

## Notice

Saffron Walden Town Council Expression of interest for the supply, installation, storage and maintenance of Christmas Lights Display for Christmas 2018 onwards Saffron Walden Town Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the installation, maintenance, storage and removal of Christmas lights from Christmas 2018 onwards. Specification and requirements: 1. The Town Council is looking to award a contract to the contractor who can deliver an innovative, creative and interesting Christmas lights display in the following streets and trees within Saffron Walden Town Centre: a) High Street at junction with Audley Road (by war memorial) - lights to be erected in a 24ft Christmas tree (tree to be provided by contractor and included in schedule of works and costed accordingly) b) Installation of lights in deciduous trees in the High Street - to be costed per tree. These lights will need to be removed in the first week of 2020 for tree pollarding and will need to be reinstated summer 2020. This cost must be included within the schedule of works and quotations c) High Street from junction of George Street to Church Street d) Length of George Street and Hill Street to the junction with Market Street e) King Street from its junction with High Street to Market Place f) Market Square, including Town Hall frontage g) Market Square - lights to be erected in a 24ft Christmas tree (tree to be provided by contractor and included in schedule of works and costed accordingly) h) Market Hill i) Market Street j) Cross Street (entire length) k) Mercers Row (entire length) l) Market Walk (entire length) m) Butcher Row (entire length) Quotations will be required to cover lights, fixings and any other appropriate works for all of the above locations. Quotations must be broken down into individual streets as noted above with prices being specified against each line item (a) to (m) 2. Design - To provide a free site survey and to design a range of creative and inspirational lighting solutions for the market town of Saffron Walden 3. All lights must comply with the appropriate UK and European standards and must be annually tested and certified with all repairs necessary included within the contract price 4. Installation and removal - this must be carried out by fully qualified persons with all relevant certification and method statements which must comply with local council and national statutory legislation. Installation and dismantling must be conducted by qualified IPAF, G39 and NIECEIC Approved Contractors in full compliance with the ILE Code of Practice for the installation and removal of seasonal decorations and BS7671. 5. Method statements and risk assessments for all works to be carried out must be provided by the contractor to the Town Council upon awarding of any contracts (no contract will be awarded without sight of these documents) 6. Storage - the contractor is responsible at all times for thpressions of interest by noon 30th July 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847f9ab-3dca-4f7c-9075-fc95cab3b649 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,265 |
| 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 | SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB10 1HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847f9ab-3dca-4f7c-9075-fc95cab3b649
- 10 Jul 2017 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d9a648-2b18-4f45-94d6-427269de3787
- 7 Jul 2017 at 08:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d9a648-2b18-4f45-94d6-427269de3787
- 5 Jan 2017 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d9a648-2b18-4f45-94d6-427269de3787

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847f9ab-3dca-4f7c-9075-fc95cab3b649
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d9a648-2b18-4f45-94d6-427269de3787
  10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ff51b36-b092-4d78-a368-3569d6a465de
  Details of requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b4c0a9b-57ea-4968-9cbf-94fa05eb1c63
  Map
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dc356ef-dd60-4dbe-8f25-c59f42cfd99c
  Important information. Read before responding

## Notice URLs

- http://www.saffronwalden.gov.uk

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