Notice Information
Notice Title
Workington Christmas Lights
Notice Description
Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays. The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required. Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly. As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations. Budget: Approximately PS50-55,000 per year
Lot Information
Lot 1
Options: There is sometimes a requirement for the original infrastructure to be changed or updated and also for repairs and maintenance. The contract allows for this with any additional costs agreed between parties before any work is carried out.
Renewal: Can be extended for up to two years if required.
Planning Information
Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take-down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays. The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required. Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly. As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations. Budget: Approximately £50-55,000 per year www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0581b5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
50 - Repair and maintenance services
-
- CPV Codes
31522000 - Christmas tree lights
31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £275,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £275,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Aug 20258 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Sep 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 7 Aug 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- 2031-08-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WORKINGTON
- Postcode
- CA14 2RS
- Post Town
- Carlisle
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD1 Cumbria
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD13 Cumberland
- Delivery Location
- TLD1 Cumbria
-
- Local Authority
- Cumberland
- Electoral Ward
- St Michael's
- Westminster Constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025
8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046197-2025
5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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