Published date: 24 April 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 June 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000

  • Installation services (except software) - 51000000

Location of contract

IP242AT

Value of contract

£10,000

Procurement reference

TTC001/18

Published date

24 April 2018

Closing date

4 June 2018

Contract start date

1 August 2018

Contract end date

31 January 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Testing, Installation and Removal of Christmas Lights

TTC/18/001

INTRODUCTION

The Town Council provides on an annual basis a programme of Christmas illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch-on' event, which is normally the last week of November or 1st week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2018 switch on and the following 2 years.

REQUIREMENTS
The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance and removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the Town. The Town Council are looking for a contractor who will share our enthusiasm for Christmas and be part of our Winter Wonderland celebrations.

Tender Requirements
• A written quote for 1 year and a 3 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
• Example Risk Assessment/ Example Method Statement
• 2 References (commercial/business)

Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded.
Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 768541
tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Quotations to be in by 12 noon, Friday 1st of June 2018

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: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP

Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Rosalind Barnett

Address

Kings House
THETFORD
IP242AT
England

Telephone

07553388552

Email

rosalindbarnett@thetfordTowncouncil.gov.uk