--- title: "TTC/21/002" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-20" --- # TTC/21/002 Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43969c0-6c45-4441-ae8d-9b27dc72106a.json) ## Summary The Thetford Town Council is inviting tenders for the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights in the town under the title "TTC/21/002". This procurement process falls under the industry category of Electrical machinery and installation services, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2021 and ending on 31st January 2024. Interested suppliers should submit their quotations by noon on 18th June 2021, as this tender is currently in the planning stage, following a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services and festive embellishments, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are proficient in project management, lighting installations, and health and safety compliance would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers a three-year term with an annual review, making it an attractive prospect for companies seeking to expand their portfolio in community-focused projects. ## Notice The Town Council provides an annual programme of Christmas illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch-on' event, which usually occurs in the last week of November or the first week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2021 switch on and the following two years (2022 and 2023). REQUIREMENTS The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance and removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the town. We are looking for a contractor who will share our enthusiasm for Christmas and be part of our Winter Wonderland celebrations. TENDER REQUIREMENTS A written quote for one year plus a written quote for a three-year arrangement based on the above specification. Although the contract will be for a three-year period this will be subject to annual review. Copy of Public Liability and Employers' Insurance. Health & Safety Policy. Environment Strategy. Example Risk Assessment/ Example Method Statement. Two references (commercial/business). Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, 01842 754247 tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk for site visits please contact Nick Thompson 07760 629223 Quotations to be in by 12 noon, Friday 18th of June 2021 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Tender Christmas Lights', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted. Postal Address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Details of the winning contract will be published in accordance with Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68ac5b3-488b-4116-991b-a5ee98e3f9db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 20 May 2021 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68ac5b3-488b-4116-991b-a5ee98e3f9db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68ac5b3-488b-4116-991b-a5ee98e3f9db 20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b0e80df-b2f1-4237-91e6-e1a44d3bda72 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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