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title: "Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme

Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e481476e-ddc9-4dc4-a874-aa6f1a7718f7

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## Summary

The Dunstable Christmas Lighting Scheme, initiated by Dunstable Town Council, seeks expressions of interest for the installation, testing, and maintenance of a town centre Christmas lights display. This contract falls under the category of electrical machinery and lighting services, with the procurement process classified as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 May 2021, and the contract is set to run from 1 July 2021 until 31 March 2026. Interested parties can find additional information and application details through the council's official communications.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, given the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in electrical installations, lighting design, and event management would be particularly well-suited to apply. The awarded contract, valued at £62,750, underscores Dunstable Town Council's commitment to enhancing community spirit through festive decorations, creating a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and strengthen local partnerships.

## Notice

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN TENDERING FOR THE INSTALLATION, TESTING, SWITCH ON CEREMONY, MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF A TOWN CENTRE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY . PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS OF TENDER, HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e83cbef-ef10-430f-9bba-0e9c96bed924 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,750 |
| 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 | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNSTABLE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU6 1NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Dunstable East |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMPS AND TUBES ILLUMINATIONS |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2022 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e83cbef-ef10-430f-9bba-0e9c96bed924
- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b90f929-badb-435c-997a-241b446c112b
- 6 Apr 2021 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b90f929-badb-435c-997a-241b446c112b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e83cbef-ef10-430f-9bba-0e9c96bed924
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b90f929-badb-435c-997a-241b446c112b
  7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcd6f4e7-35bf-4348-a7ec-c20bb6d04819
  Christmas Lights Specification
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-tender-christmas-lights/
  Dunstable Town Council Website

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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