Scope
Reference
EPP201
Description
Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is procuring a Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre on behalf of Braintree District Council.
The works will include the design and supply of the lights across the town centre, supply of a Christmas tree and 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.
Light switch on is required by 22nd November 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £336,000 excluding VAT
- £403,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 August 2025 to 29 January 2028
- Possible extension to 29 January 2029
- 3 years, 5 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
To ensure a transparent and well prepared re-tender exercise is conducted the use of the extension period will allow for a well prepared tender process.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 39298910 - Christmas tree
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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: Assisted Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: EPP@Essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex