Published date: 21 June 2022

Last edited date: 21 June 2022

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: 21 July 2022, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Outdoor switching installations - 31214300

  • Christmas tree lights - 31522000

  • Exterior lights - 31527200

    • Electrical installation work - 45310000

    • Installation of outdoor illumination equipment - 45316100

    • Electrical-system repair services - 50116100

    • Operation of electrical installations - 65320000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£700,000 to £708,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-6107-SMBC 21146

Published date

21 June 2022

Closing date

21 July 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 October 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Supply 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

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has identified a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor for the design, supply, installation, supervised switch- on, removal, storage, maintenance, refurbishment and repair of festive lighting within the Borough of Sandwell.

The Contract will be on a hire basis and will include for all transport and delivery, routine repairs and refurbishment during the contract term, with the cost spread equally over the 4-year period.

The Council's Highways annual budget for the requirement is £150,000 per annum.

Sandwell Valley/Forge Mill Farm Parks and Countryside annual budget for Festive Lights is around £27,000 per annum.

The Contract term is 4 years effective from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2026.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to Opt In. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website.

All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: 21 July 2022 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

David Whitehouse

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2817

Email

david_whitehouse@sandwell.gov.uk