--- title: "Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-18" --- # Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6cd650-aa7e-44e5-9a8f-dd3aa816d22a.json) ## Summary The Thetford Town Council is seeking a contractor to manage the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights in the town. The tender, titled "Christmas Lights Testing, Installation and Removal," is open for a three-year contract starting from 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is 12noon on 18th July 2024. The procurement process follows an open procedure above threshold and falls under the main procurement category of goods. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027, offering an opportunity for businesses in the electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, lighting, and installation services sector in the East of England. This tender issued by the Thetford Town Council presents an opportunity for SMEs in the electrical and installation services sector to secure a contract for managing Christmas lights installations in the East of England. Businesses interested in participating should submit written quotes, necessary documents such as Public Liability Insurance and Health & Safety Policy, and meet the tender requirements by the specified deadline. The annual review clause ensures opportunities for long-term collaborations, and successful bidders can contribute to the town's festive lighting celebrations, aligning with the Council's enthusiasm for the Christmas season. ## Notice The Town Council provides an annual programme of Christmas Illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch on' event, which usually occurs the last week of November or the first week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2024 switch on and the following two years (2025 and 2026). REQUIREMENTS The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance and Show less description removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the town. We are looking for a contractor who will share our enthusiasm for our Christmas celebrations. TENDER REQUIREMENTS A written quote for one year plus a written quote for a three year arrangement based on the above specification. Although the contract will be for a three year period this will be subject to annual review. Copy of Public Liability and Employers Insurance. Health & Safety Policy Environmental Strategy Example Risk Assessment / Example Method Statement Two References (commercial/business) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. Contract name and number: Alan Yorke, Acting Town Clerk, 01842 754247 alanyorke@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk For site visits please contact Nick Thompson 07760 629223 or David Brooks 07553 388 554 Quotations to be in by 12noon Tuesday 18th July 2024 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Tender Christmas Lights' for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted. Postal address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Details of the winning contract will be published in accordance with Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed279e61-f43d-42dd-abab-36845690faf1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 18 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 18 Jun 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed279e61-f43d-42dd-abab-36845690faf1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed279e61-f43d-42dd-abab-36845690faf1 18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21affaa6-141b-4902-9e61-cb4677c189fa ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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