Tender

Christmas Lights and Decorations

BURNHAM ON SEA & HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Burnham on Sea & Highbridge Town Council is inviting expressions of interest for a project concerning Christmas lights and decorations, located in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, England. This tender belongs to the 'works' industry category, with classifications covering electrical machinery, construction work, and repair and maintenance services. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is limited and seeks competitive quotations below the threshold. The process began with a notice published on 15 April 2026, and interested parties must submit their proposals by noon on 29 April 2026. The contract is valued at £120,000 for a three-year duration starting from 5 October 2026.

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical work, construction, and maintenance services to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in festive installations. Given that the town council prioritises inclusivity, equal access and treatment in employment and service delivery are essential qualifying criteria, alongside a proven track record in health and safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this project, given their suitability status. Thus, businesses with the relevant experience and capacity to manage design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for festive decorations are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights and Decorations

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest for Christmas Lighting & Decorations in Burnham on Sea & Highbridge. The Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design, hire, maintenance, installation and storage of Christmas lighting and decorations. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation and ongoing maintenance of Christmas lighting and decorations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. Companies must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Companies must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly, contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record free from enforcement action will not be considered. The Town Council has a budget of a maximum PS40,000 per annum, with the contract to run for three years for a total value of PS120,000. The tender submission will need to demonstrate how the funding will be spent; submissions to include initial designs and budgets. For full details of the Expression of Interest requirements, evaluation and assessment, please visit the Council's website https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/your-council/finances/contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d7db188-13ca-4cea-b352-35380bd7ef7b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURNHAM ON SEA & HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURNHAM-ON-SEA
Postcode
TA8 1LE
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Burnham on Sea North
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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