Award

25/020 The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council, a public authority within the United Kingdom's sub-central government sector, completed its procurement process for the provision of storage, maintenance, and installation of Christmas lights within Tamworth town centre and surrounding areas. This project, titled "The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights", pertains to the repair and maintenance services industry category. Located in Tamworth, the procurement reached the award stage with a contract signed on 10th February 2026. The contract, valued at £133,246.56, covers services from February 2026 to December 2028, with the potential for a one-year renewal. Initially advertised through an open procurement method below the threshold, the tender aimed to support Tamworth's widely celebrated Christmas event focusing on "Switching on the Lights" day.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and event management services. Companies such as RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, have successfully positioned themselves as suppliers, highlighting the potential for growth in managing high-profile community events. Businesses with expertise in electrical and property maintenance can find significant opportunities in engaging local councils for long-term contracts. The emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing within the award criteria suggests an inclusive competition environment, welcoming entities capable of delivering innovative and efficient service solutions to enhance Tamworth's festive spirit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25/020 The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced and qualified Tenderer to fully manage the installation, maintenance and removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations within Tamworth town centre and agreed delegated areas. The Council provides an extremely successful Christmas event featuring local entertainment, businesses, agencies and members of the public. This event has proved both popular and successful for many years and is focussed on the countdown to "Switching on the Lights" which is the finale of an important day in the calendar for both the Council and the public which it proudly serves. The Contractor will be expected to manage the removal of the Christmas lights for January 2026 and subsequently the installation, maintenance and removal for the Christmas periods of 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and the installation and maintenance for Christmas period 2028 in support of this event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015104-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,239 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,239 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,246 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Further Information

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