Scope
Reference
EPP0201
Description
Braintree District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise for the upcoming procurement of its new Christmas lights scheme. The works will include the design and supply of the lights across the town centre, supply of a Christmas tree and a 3-year contract for installation and removal, which includes storage once removed. The proposed scheme will also require several fixings to be replaced for across street lights, and several electrical points will need to be repaired or extended.
Total value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 7 January 2028
- Possible extension to 7 January 2030
- 4 years, 4 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 May 2025
Engagement process description
Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is carrying out market engagement for Christmas Light Scheme on behalf of Braintree District Council.
Please see link to Market Engagement Event - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=802af963-ed20-f011-8136-005056b64545
Any correspondence must go through Proactis.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring the requirement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex