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title: "Xmas Lights Installation, maintenance and Dismantling"
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buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Xmas Lights Installation, maintenance and Dismantling

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecfbe639-0206-4a4b-b887-61f0b1b452dd

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a qualified service provider for the installation, maintenance, and dismantling of Christmas lights as part of an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Xmas Lights Installation, maintenance and Dismantling," has a total value of £200,000, with a minimum value of £160,000. This contract will have an initial term of 24 months starting from 3rd October 2022, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Interested parties must submit their bids by 11th November 2021. The project falls within the public lighting installations industry and is located in the East of England, specifically Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1 2DE).

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in public lighting and electrical installations. Companies that offer comprehensive maintenance services, including inspections, electrical installations, and damage repairs, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The 24-month contract could provide a steady revenue stream, as the successful bidder will also have the possibility of an extension, making it an attractive option for both small and medium-sized enterprises in the service industry looking to expand their portfolio.

## Notice

We are looking for a competent and experienced service provider to undertake the future works and services with Ipswich Borough Council who intend to enter into a Contract with the preferred Tenderer on a 24-month initial contract term with optional extension of 12 months. The current Christmas lights contract will expire in January 2022, we are therefore looking to appoint a supplier to undertake the new service from October 2022. There is a need to maintain the Christmas lights in a planned and managed fashion, this includes annual inspection of lights, electrical installation, general maintenance, regular inspection and servicing, ad-hoc maintenance, and damage repair. Additional information: Please return the following documents: Appendix C minimum standards Appendix D Evaluation Questions Appendix E Price Schedule Appendix F Mandatory Requirements Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a2815-544d-4611-a752-0cbd5fefb51f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a2815-544d-4611-a752-0cbd5fefb51f
- 11 Oct 2021 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a2815-544d-4611-a752-0cbd5fefb51f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a2815-544d-4611-a752-0cbd5fefb51f
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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