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Christmas Lights and Decorations

Burnham-On-Sea & Highbridge Town Council

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03 Jul 2026 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Christmas Lights and Decorations" was conducted by the Burnham on Sea & Highbridge Town Council. This process, focused on the design, hire, maintenance, installation, and storage of festive lighting in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and lighting. The location for the service is specified by the postal code TA8 1LE. This competitive quotation tender, a limited procurement method for works, was concluded with an award announcement made on 3 July 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000, spans from 5 October 2026 to 19 January 2029. Key stakeholders include the Burnham on Sea & Highbridge Town Council as the buyer and Blachere Illumination UK as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction, maintenance, and electrical equipment sectors, particularly those with experience in similar large-scale community decoration projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust health and safety records and a commitment to equality in employment and service delivery may find this contract an excellent fit, given its size and duration. Moreover, the contract’s structured procurement and allocation of £40,000 annually over three years offer reliable business growth, making it a lucrative prospect for companies looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the festive decorations market.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e93338-c65d-46dd-85f1-78d363ab62c5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blachere Illumination UK Limited

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