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Christmas Lights Biggleswade

Biggleswade Town Council

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28 May 2025 at 10:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2025 at 16:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Biggleswade Town Council successfully completed the procurement process for the "Christmas Lights Biggleswade" project, which covers the festive displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons. The contract involves design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance of the lights across the Market Square and High Street. The procurement process followed an open, below-threshold competition, and the contract was awarded on 28th May 2025. The process saw participation from four bidders, and The Festive Lighting Co Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £63k. Key dates include a contract period from 28th October 2025 to 18th January 2028, with a potential for additional lighting options.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in lighting equipment, installation, and festive decorations to enhance their portfolios by delivering a high-quality, community-focused project. Businesses experienced in similar projects and settings, especially those familiar with UK festive events, would find this tender particularly appealing. The tender allows participating businesses to demonstrate their design, project management, and maintenance competencies, potentially increasing their visibility and reputation in providing public festive lighting solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights Biggleswade

Notice Description

Biggleswade Town Council oversees the Christmas light display in the Market Square and High Street and is inviting applications for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality Christmas lights display for its residents. The aim is to create a festive display that impresses the community and celebrates the season. The amount of the successful tenderer was PS63k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027975-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£63,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Biggleswade Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIGGLESWADE
Postcode
SG18 8DL
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Biggleswade West
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Festive Lighting Co Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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