--- title: "Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-11" --- # Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender Buyer: STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e924e7c3-46e1-404c-967b-eff4258548e7.json) ## Summary The Stotfold Town Council Christmas Lights Tender is open for bidding. The Council is seeking companies to design, supply, install, and maintain Christmas lighting. The contract will run for five years, starting from 2024, with a total value of £150,000. The deadline for submitting tenders is 1st July 2024. The focus is on creating a visually stunning Christmas light display for the annual Switch-On Event on 30th November 2024, enhancing the festive atmosphere and boosting the local economy through increased footfall and community engagement. This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the works category, particularly those experienced in Christmas lighting installations. SMEs are encouraged to apply. The tender process is open, with a transparent and fair procurement method. Businesses capable of delivering an enchanting and engaging Christmas lighting display that promotes community spirit and economic growth are well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in Stotfold, England, with specific delivery addresses provided in the tender documents. ## Notice Stotfold Town Council is seeking suitable companies to tender for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, dismantling, storage, testing, and operation of Christmas Lighting. The Council intends to agree to a contract with a supplier from 2024. The contract will run for five years and end on 31st January 2029. The budget for the project starts at PS20,000 in year 1, rising in increments of PS5,000 per annum to a total of PS150,000, excluding VAT, over the 5 years. The Council is looking for a well-designed Christmas light installation, which is visually stunning, creating a spectacle that captivates both visitors and locals. The focus of the illuminations is the annual 'Switch on Event,' usually on the last Saturday in November of each year. The date of the 2024 switch-on event is confirmed as Saturday 30 November 2024. The Christmas Lighting offer must: - Create a festive atmosphere: by using Christmas lights to create a warm and inviting ambiance; Adding to the festive spirit of Christmas; To help transform ordinary streets into magical and enchanting spaces; by creating a sense of joy and wonder. - Boost the Local Economy: Christmas lights attract tourists and shoppers to town and the town council wants to see this lead to increased footfall and potential business for local retailers. The vibrant and attractive street displays need to entice people to venture out and explore the area, boosting the local economy. - Create Community Engagement: The installation of Christmas lights will need to unite communities by becoming a focal point to gather and socialise. The festive lights should offer an experience that people seek to engage with. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HITCHIN | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG5 4HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Stotfold | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights ## Release History - 11 Jun 2024 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305 - 11 Jun 2024 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305 - 5 Jun 2024 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404bd27e-77be-468d-95f7-06ed2ba99305 11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d1e5cec-48b3-4814-95be-f8479329a339 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e95bb87c-d775-43d9-b663-8eade8991daf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87d4787a-bb35-4f92-bbaa-ceb90f73449c Updated version of tender notice as of 11/6/2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8fb08b1-1e88-4410-8980-a0c538f6dc99 ## Notice URLs - http://www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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