Award

Twinkly Lights Products

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 16:19

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Twinkly Products intended for festive lighting. The procurement, an open competition method held below the threshold, targeted suppliers of Christmas tree lights, classified under the CPV scheme. The contract was awarded to Festive Lights Limited, based in Chorley, and is set to commence on 20th October 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000 with a potential maximum gross amount of £180,000, will span an initial period of two years with the possibility of a 12-month extension, aiming to conclude by the end of September 2027, with delivery centred in the region of UKE41 (United Kingdom).

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive lighting or related products, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting public authority contracts. The tender required a combination of competitive pricing and a strong response to the outlined specification, along with considerations for social value, demonstrating the importance of those components for successful bids. Companies with capabilities to deliver innovative lighting solutions that enhance public spaces during festive seasons could leverage such opportunities to gain visibility and experience within sub-central government markets, fostering long-term growth potential in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Twinkly Lights Products

Notice Description

The Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply Twinkly Products for Festive Lighting.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Contract is expected to run from 1st October 2025 or any later date for an initial period of 2 years, after which The Council reserves the right to extend the framework for a further 1 period of 12 months. The decision to extend thecontract will be based on: * continuing need and funding for such works * satisfactory Supplier performance within the initial 2-year period * prices remaining acceptable to The Council Suppliers must be prepared and able to commence servicing the contract from the contract start date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066076-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Green
Contact Email
katy.green@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FESTIVE LIGHTS

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