--- title: "QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-20" --- # QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the "QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features" to enhance various high street areas in Birmingham. This procurement falls under the services category and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe reopening of high streets. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 10 November 2021, allowing for a contract period that runs from 17 November 2021 to 30 November 2021. Suppliers must deliver at least 160 lighting features to a specified address in Birmingham by 22 November 2021, with details provided through the e-tendering system. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting, electrical equipment, and outdoor decorations to expand their operations. Companies that can provide innovative and vibrant design features complying with the detailed specifications are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Given the focus on boosting footfall during crucial trading periods for retail and hospitality sectors, this opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises capable of delivering high-quality and timely installations. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for festive and Christmas lighting features for various high street areas in Birmingham. This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Birmingham has been granted funding under the ERDF Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening of high streets and other commercial areas. This contract is available for use for projects funded externally from the Council including Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and Welcome Back Fund which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Festive and Christmas lighting schemes will drive footfall to High Streets and shopping areas across Birmingham during the months of November and December 2021 which are key trading periods for retail and hospitality businesses. The successful provider will supply the following festive and Christmas lighting features for street lighting columns: Design o To be modern, festive and vibrant o You must provide actual image of each design as part of your proposal o Each design will be of 'open concept' allowing wind to blow through o A minimum of 4 different festive designs are required Frames o Each frame size should be 2300mm high and 750mm wide o The frames should be constructed from 20mm aluminium box section o All corners are to have some form of bracing or reinforcement - please specify o All frames must be supplied with at least 2 brackets to allow fixing to a lamp column Electrical o All features are to be 230v o All enclosures are to be a minimum of IP 54 o All rope lighting should be 230v - 13mm LED with at least 30 LED's liner per metre o All string lighting used should be 230v with spacing of at least 100mm or less o Each feature must be fitted with a minimum of 1000mm length of 1.5mm black cable, fitted with a 16Amp plug suitable for outdoor use Quantity o A minimum quantity of 160 features/frames are required Availability o Only quote for design features/frames that are readily available to be delivered Timescales Delivery of all lighting features to a specified address in Birmingham no later than 1600h on Monday 22nd November 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your co... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecc88ef-3d08-427f-a46f-7c126559140e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment - 34928510 - Street-lighting columns ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 22:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecc88ef-3d08-427f-a46f-7c126559140e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecc88ef-3d08-427f-a46f-7c126559140e 20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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