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title: "Christmas Lights/ Decoration: Dartford Town Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe30d13d-fcfb-4417-916d-379889445ede"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-07"
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# Christmas Lights/ Decoration: Dartford Town Centre

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe30d13d-fcfb-4417-916d-379889445ede

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is currently finalising an award for the procurement of Christmas Lights and decorations in Dartford Town Centre, classified under public lighting installation services. The contract, valued at £120,000, was initiated through an open tender procedure. The tender period concluded on 19th July 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 31st July 2021. Relevant suppliers had an opportunity to submit their proposals, following the tender's publication on 4th July 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in lighting design, installation, and maintenance. Businesses with experience in public works and decorative electrical installations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, Gala Lights Ltd, demonstrates the potential for similar companies to engage in local government procurement, potentially expanding their portfolio through public contracts within the South East region.

## Notice

The Council invites you to quote for the lease, design, maintenance and installation of new Christmas Lights for the specified area as detailed in Appendix A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86dcb41-f33b-4211-b4aa-e71002c8b098 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,775 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86dcb41-f33b-4211-b4aa-e71002c8b098
- 4 Jul 2018 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cee4c7-3f82-47f9-8927-5a056e7e3181

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86dcb41-f33b-4211-b4aa-e71002c8b098
  7th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cee4c7-3f82-47f9-8927-5a056e7e3181
  4th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
  Kent Business Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1
  Kent Business Portal Opportunities
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=18d11557-a17f-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Christmas Lights/ Decoration: Dartford Town Centre Advert on Kent Business Portal

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