---
title: "Supply of Festive Presents and Artificial Christmas Tree"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-20"
---

# Supply of Festive Presents and Artificial Christmas Tree

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b32

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## Summary

Derby City Council is conducting a public procurement for the supply and installation of festive presents and an artificial Christmas tree, located in Derby, UK. This contract is classified under the works category, specifically for outdoor illumination equipment installation. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key steps recently completed, including a 10-day standstill period following the announcement. The contract value is £53,000, and it is expected to run for 12 months starting from 1 July 2022.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting and decoration services, particularly those able to provide installation and maintenance of illuminated displays. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that have experience with proprietary products, similar to those developed by Blachere Illuminations Ltd, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this type of tender. Additionally, companies in the festive displays sector can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

A contract to replace an existing agreement for the installation, removal, maintenance and programming of 4 x illuminated Christmas presents and 1 x artificial Christmas tree.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council currently has a contract for the provision of installation, removal, maintenance and programming of 4 x illuminated Christmas presents and 1 x artificial Christmas tree. This procurement is required as part of Derby City Council's festive lights and seasonal decorations display offering. Blachere Illuminations Ltd are the equipment developers and designers and the only provider able to support this proprietary product. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in OJEU as the procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive. The Council observed a 10 day standstill period.

### Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in OJEU, as the procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive. The company are, as the developers and owners, the only provider able to support this proprietary product at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010259-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACHERE ILLUMINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010259-2022
- 7 Apr 2022 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009367-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blachere-illumination.co.uk
- http://www.derby.gov.uk
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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