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Christmas Lights 3 year Contract

Crowborough Town Council

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13 Aug 2025 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Crowborough Town Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process, inviting bids for a three-year contract titled "Christmas Lights 3 year Contract". The contract involves the hire, installation, dismantling, and maintenance of festive lights in Crowborough, UK. The procurement, categorised under services, is an open competition that follows a below-threshold procurement method. Interested parties must deliver paper submissions to the Crowborough Council Offices by 28th August 2025. The contract is financially valued at £54,000, with an important legal basis outlined under UKPGA legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses in the lighting, electrical installation, and festive events sectors. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public displays or town centre lighting. Companies capable of delivering innovative designs, with a commitment to sustainability, and robust health and safety measures, will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The ability to demonstrate previous success in similar projects will be pivotal, offering a competitive edge in the tender evaluation process. The contract period from 2026 to 2028 ensures a stable revenue stream with the additional benefit of contributing to a significant local community event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights 3 year Contract

Notice Description

Crowborough Town Council organises an annual Christmas event, where the Christmas Lights are switched on. This tradition has been held in Crowborough for years and is seen as an important part of the Christmas event, as well as marking the beginning of the Christmas celebrations. The event itself attracts over 1000 people from all over Crowborough, covering all ages and backgrounds. The event also creates a great space for local business to showcase their products and services. The event is greatly valued by young families, and it really sets the scene for the beginning of the festive season. Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the hire, installation/dismantling, and maintenance of the festive lights for the town. The contract will be awarded for a period of three years commencing in 2026. The installation of the lights will be in November before the light switch-on event. They will remain in place until January.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048333-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
Crowborough Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWBOROUGH
Postcode
TN6 1DH
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
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
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Crowborough Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

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