--- title: "Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-17" --- # Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale" under the open procedure method. The procurement was categorised under 'General public services' and 'services' industry category, with a project valued at approximately £263,000 GBP. The festive lighting will be utilised in various locations, including Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Wanlockhead. Key dates in the process included the tender period closing on 7th July 2025, with the signed contract date on 12th September 2025. The procurement exercise was undertaken under the governance framework of the UKM92 region, aligning with the legal basis reference CELEX 32014L0024, and was covered by the GPA. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in festive lighting installation and maintenance to establish a foothold in public sector contracts. Businesses that could thrive from this tender include those with the capacity for large-scale project management, robust supply chains, and the experience in public works, particularly those classified as SMEs. The awarded contract to LITE hints at a preference for businesses adept at offering competitive pricing and superior quality, as award criteria were heavily weighted towards price (70%) and quality (30%). The opportunity could also benefit entities capable of meeting electronic invoicing and payment systems requirements, hence positioning themselves as pivotal players in the procurement landscape, contributing to local growth and development. ## Notice Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale ### Lot Information Lot 1 This opportunity is for the design, supply, storage, repair, maintenance, erection and removal of festive lighting in Nithsdale (Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Kelloholm(provisional), and Wanlockhead(provisional)). Renewal: The Contract is intended to continue for an initial period of three (3) years from the Commencement Date (the "Initial Term"). This Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of one (1) occasion, for a period of up to one (1) year (a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539418 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £263,000 | | Lots value | £263,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £219,416 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LITE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539418 - 6 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532017 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532017 Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale - Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539418 Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale - Design, Supply, Maintenance, Erection and Removal of Festive Lighting in Nithsdale ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800847 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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