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Supply and Install Christmas Lights for Huyton and Prescot Town Centres 25-27

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 15:37

TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2025 at 12:26

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Install Christmas Lights for Huyton and Prescot Town Centres 25-27". The procurement was conducted under an open competition method below the threshold, focusing on the goods industry category. The contract stage was reached with the award to Lighting & Illumination Technology Experience Limited on 1st September 2025, and the contractual period commenced on 2nd September 2025, running until 31st March 2028. This process was initiated to enhance festive experiences within the UKD71 location, primarily covering Huyton and Prescot.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting and illumination technologies. It is particularly advantageous for companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the supply and installation of lighting solutions. Given the thorough procurement process prioritising quality over price, firms delivering high-quality products coupled with social value components were well-positioned to succeed. Future tenders of similar nature might draw interest from businesses eager to expand their footprint in the public sector and deliver lighting solutions that enhance urban aesthetics during the festive season.

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Notice Title

Supply and Install Christmas Lights for Huyton and Prescot Town Centres 25-27

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the Supply and Installation of Christmas Lights for Huyton and Prescot town centres 2025 - 2027 inclusive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052937-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

31520000 - Lamps and light fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Kelly Black
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTING & ILLUMINATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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