Award

Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council sought bids for the "Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management" project, aiming to appoint a company to manage and install a Christmas light display. The project falls under the commissioning of public lighting installations (CPV: 50232110) and took place in Ashford, England, with postal code TN23 1HU. Following an open procurement method below threshold, the tender stage commenced with documentation published on 17th February 2025, with a submission deadline of 18th March 2025. The award decision was published on 22nd December 2025, finalizing a contract value of £27,832, effective from 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs or businesses interested in public infrastructure services. Since the project encompasses the installation and management of public lighting, companies skilled in electrical services, event management, or festive displays would find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Through this engagement, businesses could establish a credible portfolio in municipal contract work, enhancing their visibility and potential for future partnerships with local councils. Ashford Borough Council's commitment to inclusivity indicated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the scope for varied organisations to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management

Notice Description

LIGHTS/25/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to appoint a company to manage and install the Christmas light display in Ashford town centre for the period 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026, with an option to extend the contract for up to a further period of two years. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0a8dc9d-cacb-4c39-8c32-5de45a18dc06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59903034-e991-4d98-84e1-2fca1abbf927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALA LIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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