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Christmas Lights

HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Higham Ferrers Town Council is seeking experienced specialists for its "Christmas Lights" project. This tender invites qualified suppliers to manage the installation, maintenance, and testing of Christmas illuminations over a 3-year contract period starting from 1st October 2026. The scope includes upgrading existing lights and equipment, providing new installations for the Town Hall and the Christmas Tree, and enhancing power supply systems as necessary. Situated in Higham Ferrers, England (postcode NN10 8BT), the project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Christmas tree lights and electrical equipment. Potential suppliers have until 10th August 2026 at 12:00 P.M. to submit tenders, preferred electronically. The procurement follows an open procedure, catering to below-threshold contractual values, with a total budget of £39,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to firms specialising in holiday decorations and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are strongly encouraged to participate due to the open procurement method, which ensures a fair competitive process. Companies with capabilities in commissioning public lighting installations, providing installation services for electrical equipment, and those familiar with Higham Ferrers' locality stand to gain greatly. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility and reputation within the community, paving the way for future opportunities in municipal service projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Higham Ferrers invites suitably experienced Christmas illumination specialists to submit a tender for the Christmas lights for a 3 year contract for Christmas 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 3-year contract period commencing no later than 1st October 2026. The supplier should be capable of installation, maintenance and testing of the Council's current Christmas lights and equipment and also supply of new lights and equipment. The supplier should be capable of supply and installation of power supply cabinets, bollards, or any other form of power supply to allow for the improvement of the installation system over the contract period if it proves necessary. The Christmas light display is a continuation of the install of the Town Council owned display aside the requirement for supply and install new lights to the Town Hall building and a light to the top of the Christmas Tree. Tenders are preferred electronically and can be sent to: clerk@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk Subject Line: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1a436e-fe8b-4479-87a4-0eb2b4831a41
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Feb 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
HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGHAM FERRERS
Postcode
NN10 8BT
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Higham Ferrers
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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