How to win: Aberystwyth Christmas Lighting 2026-28

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Section 1 - Scope What the council is looking for The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake the annual inspection, testing, installation, connection and removal of festive lighting and decorations across Aberystwyth. The Council owns a stock of decorations for the purpose. The contractor must be a suitably qualified and competent electrician, and have demonstrable experience of carrying out similar works, in particular of carrying out electrical work at height and over the public highway. The contract will be for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years at the Council’s discretion. Description of works 1. Preparation of decorations In September each year, the contractor shall attend the Council’s storage location to undertake preparation of the decorations. This shall include: a. Inspection of all decorations, to ensure that all are in good working order; b. Inspection of all electrical components, including wiring, barrel connectors, wire connectors etc.; c. Electrical testing and certification of all components (PAT BS 7671); d. Remedial repairs as necessary (e.g. replacement bulbs etc.); e. Cleaning as necessary. Th

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