Tender

Rugeley Town Council - Supply of Christmas Lights and associated works for a 3-year contract

RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rugeley Town Council, located in Staffordshire, England, is actively seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of Christmas lights and decorations for a three-year contract in the Town Centre. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set at 13:00 on 20th March 2026. The industry category focuses on various types of lamps, including Christmas tree lights and exterior lights, with the contract scheduled to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2028. The Council encourages innovative approaches to enhance the festive display, aiming for a striking visual impact that benefits the local community.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical equipment installation, festive decorations, and outdoor illumination solutions. With a contract value estimated at £150,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could significantly benefit from participation. The open procurement method allows for wide competition, offering a chance for creative and resourceful companies to showcase their designs and technical expertise. Businesses capable of delivering flexible and imaginative lighting solutions that enhance local festive experiences are well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rugeley Town Council - Supply of Christmas Lights and associated works for a 3-year contract

Notice Description

Rugeley Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of festive lights and decorations in the Town Centre and surrounding area. The Council is open to imaginative ideas and suggestions on how to best illuminate the area during the festive period to give that WOW factor and improve the current display for the residents of Rugeley. There is the need for the winning tenderer to attend the light switch on and oversee the lights being switched on to ensure all lights are working In order that your company is considered for the supply of these services, please ensure that you submit your response to the requirements stated in the specification no later than 13:00 on 20th March 2026 to: Lucy Hunt Acting Town Clerk Address Rugeley Town Council Offices Rugeley Rose Theatre Taylors Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2AA UK Telephone: 01889 574074 Email: clerk@rugeleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c4368-1d24-4af7-93df-92e010722d8d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31521000 - Lamps

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUGELEY
Postcode
WS15 2AA
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Electoral Ward
Western Springs
Westminster Constituency
Cannock Chase

Further Information

Notice Documents

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