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Christmas Lighting - Dunstable

Dunstable Town Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 09:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Christmas Lighting - Dunstable" was conducted by Dunstable Town Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Dunstable, United Kingdom. This award stage, completed as of 16 March 2026, assigned the contract for a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with potential renewal until 2036. The procurement method employed was "open" competition, below threshold, with the total tender value grossing £75,000. The awarded supplier is Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Limited, which will handle the installation, removal, storage, and maintenance of Christmas lights across multiple UK regions. The procurement falls under the industry category of services related to lighting equipment, repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical and mechanical items.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in lighting and electrical services, providing a platform to expand their business through substantial long-term contracts. Firms specialising in lighting installations and maintenance can leverage their expertise to deliver high-quality service that aligns with Dunstable Town Council's stringent criteria focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value, enhancing their market reputation. The procurement method also invites a competitive environment, encouraging small and medium enterprises to explore similar opportunities for growth in public sector contracts. Businesses involved should consider participating during tender stages to establish relationships and demonstrate their competence in such municipal projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lighting - Dunstable

Notice Description

Dunstable Tow Council (DTC) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Christmas Lighting Contractor that will be responsible for, the installation and removal of Dunstable's Christmas lighting scheme, together with its storage and maintenance, testing of columns, lighting, mechanical, structural and electrical. It is expected that the successful contractor will carry out all work in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. this will be a 5 year contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council is also taking this opportunity to obtain quotes for extending its Christmas lighting scheme, and a separate table should be completed for this stand-alone item.

Renewal: The Council may choose to extend for a further 5 years, based on budget and viability of contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£81,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dunstable Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 3JG
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
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
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable West
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Limited

Further Information

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