Tender

Christmas Displays Contract

MIDDLEWICH TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Middlewich Town Council involves an open tender for the "Christmas Displays Contract," centered on delivering Christmas tree lights in Middlewich Town Centre, Cheshire. This project, classified under the 'goods' category, is currently in the tender stage, with the contract set to commence from 1 November 2025. The Council seeks to finalise agreements by September 2025, with tender submissions due by 12 September 2025, and bids will be opened on 15 September 2025. This contract outlines a flexible duration, with options for a 3-year or a 5-year agreement, initiating with the 'Switch On' event scheduled for 29 November 2025. Potential suppliers are encouraged to propose lighting designs and motifs for leased installations, ensuring complete management including installation, maintenance, removal, and storage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting and electrical installations, particularly those that can offer innovative design solutions and manage comprehensive logistical operations in public spaces. Companies with expertise in urban illuminations and event-based decorative schemes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows wide participation, making it ideal for businesses with strong technical capabilities and flexible financial offerings that can meet the tender requirements set forth by the Town Council. This contract could significantly enhance a business's portfolio by enabling long-term collaboration with a regional authority known for its community-oriented projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Displays Contract

Notice Description

Middlewich Town Council provides the annual programme of Christmas illuminations in Middlewich town centre. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'Switch On' event which is usually held on the last Saturday of November. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier from September 2025. The Town Council will consider tenders for a 3 and 5 year contract which will start with the display for the Switch on Event to be held on Saturday 29th November 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1) The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance, removal and storage of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the town centre. 2) To design a lighting scheme for the areas and locations detailed below. These shall be supplied by the contractor on a lease/hire agreement. For the purpose of this tender, the Town Council require a proposed lighting scheme to be submitted, including locations of the lighting and imagery of the designs of the proposed motifs and street illuminations.

Options: A separate document confirming the total price for a three year period, a five year period and a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years and how this meets our tender requirements. Please confirm if the cost will be the same for each year of the contract, if not, please provide details. (Refer to the tender document pack).

Renewal: A separate document confirming the total price for a three year period, a five year period and a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years and how this meets our tender requirements. Please confirm if the cost will be the same for each year of the contract, if not, please provide details. (Refer to the tender document pack).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042336-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLEWICH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Safia Kauser
Contact Email
clerk@middlewich.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1606833434

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLEWICH
Postcode
CW10 9AS
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Middlewich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

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