Published date: 30 March 2023
This notice was replaced on 7 August 2024
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Awarded contract (published 7 August 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000
Location of contract
WR98DS
Value of contract
£75,000 to £135,000
Procurement reference
Town Christmas Lighting Contract arrangements
Published date
30 March 2023
Closing date
22 May 2023
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
1 November 2023
Contract end date
10 January 2029
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Renewal options presented for Town Christmas Lighting display arrangements following the expiry of the previous fixed five year contract term as at New Year 2023. Interest for suitable options of 3 and 5 years will be considered. Previous contract arrangements have been over either term and included the hire - in provision of all the lighting infrastructure (display lighting , motifs, filters, all cabling, transformers and connectors), off site storage, installation /take down, maintenance & call outs and general support for each years Festive Lighting period.
The arrangements generally run from a supported Town Christmas Lights Switch On Event held on the last Saturday of November annually and illuminations carry on until around 4th January.
The existing layout has included the central town area comprising High Street , Gurneys Lane , Salt Barrow Market , St Andrews Rd , Victoria Square and part of Ombersley Street. Central attractions include two Christmas trees located on the High Street and Victoria Square, building frontages at St Richards House and Victoria Square and some projected filters (St Richards House and Victoria Square)
It is anticipated that the previous Service Provider and at least one other provider who have expressed interest will submit proposals for procurement consideration by the Town Council . Through Contracts Finder this notice is posted in order to conform with procurement transparency and invite wider general interest .
Any interest should be expressed through first contact with the Town Council Office (01905 774258) for any further information required.
It is expected that the procurement process for final consideration by Council will proceed through June and July 2023 for the reason of the Local Elections scheduled for 4th May 2023 and the start of the newly Elected Administration thereafter
About the buyer
Contact name
Mark Keld
Address
St Richards House, Victoria Square
Worcestershire
WR98DS
England
Telephone
01905 774258
Website
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