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title: "Christmas Lights Installation in Swanley"
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# Christmas Lights Installation in Swanley

Buyer: SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd16c1cd-0c0d-49f4-a155-0dc854f0127d

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## Summary

Swanley Town Council has awarded a contract for the installation of Christmas lights in Swanley. The procurement process focused on the installation of decorations across 26 lamp post columns, electrical supplies from ASDA, and other installations across Swanley Town Centre. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th November 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st January 2025, running until 31st January 2028. This project falls under the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps, with a total contract value of £45,000, and a minimum value of £37,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aimed at above threshold procurement. The award was made to Festive Lighting, which will involve specific tasks such as dressing a 35ft Christmas tree and providing engineers for switch-on events.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the electrical and festive decoration industry. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the open procurement process and the specified insurance coverage of at least £10,000,000. The project spans multiple years, ensuring ongoing work and stability, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish a long-term relationship with Swanley Town Council. Those with experience in managing public events and festive decorations will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and services offered.

## Notice

To provide the following:- Pre-season health check to electrical infrastructure on 26 lamp posts columns, electrical supply from ASDA and electrical supply for Swanley Town Centre. To provide storage for display items when not in use in a secure weathertight warehouse. To provide one or two engineers for the switch on events. To have public liability insurance of at least PS10,000,000 and to provide a full risk assessment and method statement to carry out the work. * Install 25 single column mounted decorations * Install 1 twin column mounted decoration * Install icicle lights to ASDA building * Install icicle lights to NatWest building * Install icicle lights from Savers to Ladbrokes via Swanley Square * Service mistletoe lights * Dress 35ft Christmas Tree * Install 1 feature display installed * Two engineers for Switch On event 10 Million insurance cover required. Three year contract, please show annual cost in tender document. Event information contained within the tender document. Please send completed tenders to Adele - afarrier@swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d9e0c1-d8e3-4cf5-b729-bab422cca0f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWANLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR8 7BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Swanley St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FESTIVE LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d9e0c1-d8e3-4cf5-b729-bab422cca0f9
- 2 Oct 2024 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851e23e-957b-4b8a-8152-1935cf1da063
- 2 Oct 2024 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851e23e-957b-4b8a-8152-1935cf1da063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d9e0c1-d8e3-4cf5-b729-bab422cca0f9
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851e23e-957b-4b8a-8152-1935cf1da063
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f603f96-953b-438e-97b6-be9eccb5a031

## Notice URLs

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

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