Award

Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:53

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the installation, removal, and maintenance of seasonal Christmas lights in Ipswich Town Centre. This tender, titled "Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance," falls under the services category and utilised an open procurement method as part of a below-threshold open competition. The contract, identified by the ID IBC/19364, was awarded to J McCann & Co Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham. The contracting process concluded with the contract being signed on 30th October 2025 and is set to run until 30th October 2026, with an option for renewal of up to 24 months. The award notice was published on 17th November 2025.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and maintenance services, specifically those dealing with lighting decorations. Companies experienced in handling projects within the public sector and managing seasonal installations will find this project particularly rewarding. The nature of the contract provides an opportunity for sustained business growth with the potential for a multi-year engagement, particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in government contracting. The successful completion of such contracts can enhance reputation and credibility within the industry, paving the way for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting Quotes for the installation, removal and maintenance of the seasonal Christmas Lights for Ipswich Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074546-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

31681300 - Electrical circuits

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J MCCANN

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