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Annual Festive Lighting

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by Cheshire West and Chester Council, focuses on the annual installation and maintenance of festive lighting. Categorised under 'services', the procurement is situated in the Ellesmere Port region (UKD63) of the United Kingdom. The process transitioned from a tender into an active contract stage on 21 October 2025, marking the start date. Conducted through a 'below threshold - limited competition' method, the procurement is aligned with UK legal guidelines (2023/54). The contract is scheduled to run until 31 March 2026, with a possible extension up to 31 March 2027, subject to budgetary provisions. The total contract value is £200,898.11 gross, with the project having been categorised under several classifications, including electrical machinery and event services.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in electrical installations, event management, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Continuity Electrical Contractors Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities. The contract's limited competition method and sub-central government category make it an attractive proposition for locally established service providers looking to expand their public sector portfolios. Engaging in this project could lead to further opportunities within local government networks, leveraging the exposure and experience gained from completing significant public installations and maintenance work.

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Notice Title

Annual Festive Lighting

Notice Description

Annual install and maintenance of festive lighting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,415 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUITY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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