UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Raunds Town Council is inviting qualified contractors to tender for a comprehensive grounds maintenance and associated services contract. The five-year contract will commence on April 1, 2025, and end on March 31, 2030. Scope of Work: The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining the town's open spaces, including: Recreation grounds and sports pitches. Play areas and cemeteries. Regular litter picking and bin emptying. Detailed specifications, including area maps and task requirements, are outlined in the tender documentation. Work will include: Grass Cutting: To maintain specified grass areas to standards described, with schedules varying from 7 to 16 cuts annually depending on location. Hedge Cutting: Two cuts annually for most areas during the approved period (September to February). Litter Management: Regular litter picking and bin emptying, with specific frequencies assigned per location. Pesticides and Weed Control: Application of herbicides and other treatments in specified areas. Miscellaneous Tasks: As needed, including tree work, grave maintenance, and leaf clearance. Evaluation Criteria: Tenders will be evaluated based on: Cost (60%): Fixed annual pricing submitted via the supplied Excel workbook. Quality (40%): Technical merit, environmental considerations, cost-effectiveness, local knowledge, and company credentials. Submission Requirements: Tender submissions must include: A covering letter introducing the company. Completed pricing schedule. References, preferably from other local authorities. Public and employer liability insurance certificates. Health and safety policies, including risk assessments and method statements. Key Deadlines: Opening Date: December 24, 2024 Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025, by 5:00 PM Contract Award Notification: February 12, 2025 Contract Start Date: April 1, 2025 Additional Information: The successful contractor must comply with all legal health and safety requirements and maintain high-quality standards. There will be no changes to the agreed rates during the contract term. For further details or to arrange site visits, contact the Town Clerk at clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk or 01933 622087.

Raunds Town Council is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to undertake remedial works to a distressed retaining wall at Saxon Hall. The works will include vegetation removal, installation and testing of R32 self-drilling micropiles, masonry repairs, and reinstatement. This is a design-and-construct contract based on a geotechnical design report and structural inspection findings. Submit tenders by 12:0 noon on 28 July 2025 to: Town Clerk, Raunds Town Council The Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds, NN9 6LT Email: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Subject: Tender Submission - Saxon Hall Retaining Wall

Raunds Town Council is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to undertake remedial works to a distressed retaining wall at Saxon Hall. The works will include vegetation removal, installation and testing of R32 self-drilling micropiles, masonry repairs, and reinstatement. This is a design-and-construct contract based on a geotechnical design report and structural inspection findings. Submit tenders by 12:00 noon on 28 July 2025 to: Town Clerk, Raunds Town Council The Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds, NN9 6LT Email: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Subject: Tender Submission - Saxon Hall Retaining Wall

Raunds Town Council invites tenders for the supply of gas and electricity to its operational properties, in preparation for the expiry of its current energy contract on 30th September 2025. The new contract will begin on 1st October 2025 and will cover all sites managed by the Council. The Council seeks a reliable and competitively priced energy supplier offering a fixed-term contract of up to three years, inclusive of all standing charges and unit rates for both gas and electricity. To ensure consistency in evaluation, all quotations must be completed using the pricing template provided in Appendix 3. Submissions that do not follow this format may be excluded from consideration. Key Details: Contract Start Date: 1st October 2025 Contract Term: Up to 36 months (to be proposed by the supplier) Current Contract End Date: 30th September 2025 Tender Opens: 1st August 2025 Submission Deadline: 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025 Expected Decision Date: 9th September 2025 Tender Requirements: Bidders must provide: A completed quotation using the template in Appendix 3 Tariff details, contract length, and terms & conditions Proof of registration and relevant supply licenses Billing frequency and payment terms A dedicated contact for contract and service queries Evidence of experience supplying the public sector or similar clients While a renewable energy option is not a mandatory requirement, the Council welcomes submissions that include renewable or low-carbon energy as part of the supplier's standard offer. Submission Instructions: Tenders can be submitted electronically or in hard copy. Electronic Submission: Email all completed documents to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Email Subject Line: Tender Submission - Energy Contract 2025 Deadline: No later than 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025 All enquiries should also be directed to this email address. Late or incomplete submissions, or those not using the prescribed template, may be disqualified.

Raunds Town Council invites tenders for the supply of gas and electricity to its operational properties, in preparation for the expiry of its current energy contract on 30th September 2025. The new contract will begin on 1st October 2025 and will cover all sites managed by the Council. The Council seeks a reliable and competitively priced energy supplier offering a fixed-term contract of up to three years, inclusive of all standing charges and unit rates for both gas and electricity. To ensure consistency in evaluation, all quotations must be completed using the pricing template provided in Appendix 3. Submissions that do not follow this format may be excluded from consideration. Key Details: Contract Start Date: 1st October 2025 Contract Term: Up to 36 months (to be proposed by the supplier) Current Contract End Date: 30th September 2025 Tender Opens: 1st August 2025 Submission Deadline: 12:0 noon, 1st September 2025 Expected Decision Date: 9th September 2025 Tender Requirements: Bidders must provide: A completed quotation using the template in Appendix 3 Tariff details, contract length, and terms & conditions Proof of registration and relevant supply licenses Billing frequency and payment terms A dedicated contact for contract and service queries Evidence of experience supplying the public sector or similar clients While a renewable energy option is not a mandatory requirement, the Council welcomes submissions that include renewable or low-carbon energy as part of the supplier's standard offer. Submission Instructions: Tenders can be submitted electronically or in hard copy. Electronic Submission: Email all completed documents to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Email Subject Line: Tender Submission - Energy Contract 2025 Deadline: No later than 12:0 noon, 1st September 2025 All enquiries should also be directed to this email address. Late or incomplete submissions, or those not using the prescribed template, may be disqualified.

Raunds Town Council is procuring a contract for the design, supply (including rental where applicable), installation, in-season maintenance, removal, and storage of festive Christmas lighting displays across various public spaces in the town centre. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the full lifecycle of Christmas lighting services annually, over either a three-year term (2026-2028) or a five-year term (2026-2030). Tenderers are required to submit proposals and pricing for both durations. The required services include but are not limited to: Supply and rental of lighting displays for 16 lamp columns, including 12 single units, 2 double units, and 1 feature display. Installation and takedown of both Council-owned and contractor-supplied lighting. Attendance by a two-person team at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event (last Sunday in November). Annual PAT testing and safety checks of all lighting equipment. Annual load testing of four anchor bolts for cross-street/catenary installations. In-season maintenance, including emergency repairs within 24 hours and standard issue resolution within 36 hours. Secure, insured storage of Council-owned equipment between seasons. Full compliance with BS 7671 electrical wiring regulations and applicable health and safety legislation. Coordination with Council officers to ensure design quality, visual impact, and energy efficiency. Testing of lights on the day of the Switch-On event and provision of estimated electricity consumption data where required. Installations must begin after Armistice Day (12 November) and be fully operational at least 14 days before the Switch-On event. All lighting must be switched off by 6 January and removed by 18 January each year. The contractor must demonstrate relevant experience, hold the required levels of public liability (£10m), employer's liability (£10m), and professional indemnity insurance (£2m), and attend a mandatory site visit before submission. This procurement will be conducted under the open procedure. Evaluation will be based on both cost and quality criteria.

Raunds Town Council is inviting tenders from experienced and competent contractors for the provision of Christmas lights display services across the town centre. This contract includes the supply (hire and/or installation), testing, maintenance, removal, and storage of festive lighting for the Council's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event and wider seasonal display. The contract will commence in January 2026 and the Council invites quotations for both a three-year term (2026-2028) and a five-year term (2026-2030). Tenderers must submit pricing for both durations to enable the Council to assess best value. The successful contractor will be responsible for: Planning and installing Christmas lighting across designated areas of Raunds, including the Town Hall, Saxon Hall grounds, Brook Street, High Street, and the Town Square. PAT testing, maintenance, and annual safety inspections (including anchor bolt load testing). Supplying rented lighting displays for 16 lamp columns (12 single, 2 double, 1 feature). Storage of council-owned lighting displays. Attendance at the Christmas Lights Switch-On Event (last Sunday in November). Ensuring compliance with BS 7671 wiring regulations and relevant HSE guidance. Providing fault repair services during the operational period. Safe dismantling and storage/removal of lighting following the festive season (by 18 January each year). The contractor is expected to work closely with Council officers, provide creative input, ensure energy efficiency, and propose alternative display designs annually, if requested. The tender is being run using an open procedure, and all interested parties are invited to apply. How to apply: Interested contractors must: Complete the official application form (available in the tender pack). Provide designs and cost matrices for both the 3-year and 5-year terms. Submit all required documents including insurance certificates, health & safety policy, and references. Attend a mandatory site visit (available between 4th August and 5th September 2025). Deadline for submissions: 12:00 PM (noon), Friday 12 September 2025 Late submissions will not be considered. Submission method: All applications must be submitted by email to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Subject line: Christmas Lights Tender For any clarification questions, contact the same email address by the date specified in the tender documents.