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title: "Christmas Lights - Maintenance, Installation with Some Storage"
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# Christmas Lights - Maintenance, Installation with Some Storage

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df679714-65e8-43c7-9824-9312eb0df5e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Christmas Lights - Maintenance, Installation with Some Storage" project is being conducted by Suffolk Sourcing. This tender falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and services and is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th June 2018. The contract period will commence on 30th June 2018 and conclude on 30th June 2021. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation without constraints.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in maintenance and installation services. Businesses specialising in electrical machinery, lighting, and general maintenance will find this opportunity particularly relevant, as it entails comprehensive services, including ongoing repairs and storage for Christmas lighting schemes in Ipswich and Stowmarket. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in seasonal decorations or public service contracts should consider bidding for this long-term engagement.

## Notice

The works comprise the removal of decorations from the storage facilities and delivery to site, full electrical test & inspection, erection in the town centre in accordance with the agreed schedule, on-going responsive and emergency repair cover, annual repair and maintenance and subsequent dismantling & storage (Ipswich only requires storage) of the complete Ipswich and Stowmarket Christmas lighting schemes for a period of three years. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb86d856-9356-4d3f-9aaf-327fb4b53d9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
- 31681300 - Electrical circuits
- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 06:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb86d856-9356-4d3f-9aaf-327fb4b53d9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb86d856-9356-4d3f-9aaf-327fb4b53d9e
  31st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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