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title: "Christmas Lights and Decorations"
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# Christmas Lights and Decorations

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf5949e-e5ca-4b7f-b680-8d693b424ddc

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is conducting a public procurement process for "Christmas Lights and Decorations". This project involves the design, installation, maintenance, storage, and removal of festive Christmas lights across several locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which is currently in the active planning stage, has an estimated budget of £700,000 and will span a contract period starting from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2022. The tender submission deadline is 31st August 2018, and this procurement follows an open procedure above threshold.

This procurement opportunity not only allows for the design and installation of festive lights but also includes ongoing maintenance services, thereby creating avenues for contractors that specialise in outdoor illumination and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with experience in public works and seasonal decoration projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can significantly enhance business visibility and build a portfolio, particularly in the festive events sector.

## Notice

Southampton City Council (SCC) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, maintenance, storage and removal of festive Christmas lights and decorations in several locations. It is envisaged that the proposals in the tenders submitted will cover all the associated costs for providing Christmas lighting / decorations in several locations, within the agreed budget for a period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bec2bf-72bc-4e4b-b86d-55112ccc00d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31527200 - Exterior lights
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bec2bf-72bc-4e4b-b86d-55112ccc00d8
- 2 Aug 2018 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bec2bf-72bc-4e4b-b86d-55112ccc00d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bec2bf-72bc-4e4b-b86d-55112ccc00d8
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com
  Link to the bidding documents:

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