Published date: 20 May 2021
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000
Installation services (except software) - 51000000
Location of contract
IP24 2AT
Value of contract
£16,000 to £30,000
Procurement reference
Testing, Installation and Removal of Christmas Lights
Published date
20 May 2021
Closing date
30 June 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2021
Contract end date
31 January 2024
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
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
The Town Council provides an annual programme of Christmas illuminations in the Town. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'switch-on' event, which usually occurs in the last week of November or the first week of December. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier for the 2021 switch on and the following two years (2022 and 2023).
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. We 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 one year plus a written quote for a three-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.
Environment Strategy.
Example Risk Assessment/ Example Method Statement.
Two 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 754247
tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
for site visits please contact Nick Thompson 07760 629223
Quotations to be in by 12 noon, Friday 18th of June 2021
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: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS
Details of the winning contract will be published in accordance with Local Government Transparency Code 2014.
About the buyer
Contact name
Tina Cunnell
Address
Cage Lane
THETFORD
IP242DS
England
Telephone
01842 754247
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