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Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation

LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 12:49

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire, and Installation contract was initiated by Leigh-on-Sea Town Council, a regional authority located in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. The tender, classified under the 'Lighting equipment and electric lamps' category, involved an open procedure for the procurement of goods. The procurement aimed to hire and install Christmas lights and a tree, scheduled for setup in November and removal in January each year for a duration of three years. The tender closed on 5th May 2025, with the award and contract signed in 2025, valued at £35,000. The procurement process reached the award stage, resulting in a contract with Aylesford Electrical, active as of 25th February 2026.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the lighting and electrical equipment industry, particularly those experienced in festive installations and infrastructure projects. SMEs, like Aylesford Electrical, which was successful in securing the contract, may find such opportunities beneficial for growth. The contract's nature, involving seasonal setup and dismantling, suits companies capable of managing logistical operations efficiently within the stipulated timeframe. It provides a stable, recurring income stream over three years, fostering business development and enhancing service offerings within the festive lighting sector.

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Notice Title

Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation

Notice Description

3 year contract for the hiring and installation of Christmas lights for Leigh-on-Sea, Essex and a Christmas tree with lights

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of Christmas lights for lighting columns and community centre a well as supplying a Christmas tree and installing lights on this and surrounding trees. All lighting to be installed at the end of each November and taken down beginning of mid of January every year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS9 1SP
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Leigh
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AYLESFORD ELECTRICAL

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