Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c84-0569-73db-ba98-f127d30ebc03/qu536-supply-of-festive-and-christmas-lighting-features closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # QU536 - Supply of Festive and Christmas Lighting Features [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council requires a supplier for festive and Christmas lighting features for various high street areas in Birmingham. This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Birmingham has been granted funding under the ERDF Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening of high streets and other commercial areas. This contract is available for use for projects funded externally from the Council including Reopening High Streets Safely Fund and Welcome Back Fund which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Festive and Christmas lighting schemes will drive footfall to High Streets and shopping areas across Birmingham during the months of November and December 2021 which are key trading periods for retail and hospitality businesses. The successful provider will supply the following festive and Christmas lighting features for street lighting columns: ### Design o To be modern, festive and vibrant o You must provide actual image of each design as part of your proposal o Each design will be of 'open concept' allowing wind to blow through o A minimum of 4 different festive designs are required ### Frames o Each frame size should be 2300mm high and 750mm wide o The frames should be constructed from 20mm aluminium box section o All corners are to have some form of bracing or reinforcement - please specify o All frames must be supplied with at least 2 brackets to allow fixing to a lamp column ### Electrical o All features are to be 230v o All enclosures are to be a minimum of IP 54 o All rope lighting should be 230v - 13mm LED with at least 30 LED's liner per metre o All string lighting used should be 230v with spacing of at least 100mm or less o Each feature must be fitted with a minimum of 1000mm length of 1.5mm black cable, fitted with a 16Amp plug suitable for outdoor use ### Quantity o A minimum quantity of 160 features/frames are required ### Availability o Only quote for design features/frames that are readily available to be delivered ### Timescales Delivery of all lighting features to a specified address in Birmingham no later than 1600h on Monday 22nd November 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: Your co... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes ### Birmingham Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Street-lighting columns Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f2378051-3b57-4293-b5c1-110d80b014b2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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