Tender

Hook Parish Council - Festive Light Tender 2026 - January 29

HOOK PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Hook Parish Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Festive Light Tender 2026," seeking a contractor to provide light rental services for the village centre festivities. The procurement process is managed under an open competition method, specifically targeting businesses with a proven track record in commissioning public lighting installations. The tender is classified under the services category and is located in Hook, United Kingdom. All interested contractors must submit their completed proposals electronically to the provided email by 12pm on Monday, 9th February 2026. The proposals will then be presented to the Environment and Community Committee for evaluation based on value for money and the range of available lighting options. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 6th January 2029.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event lighting services, particularly those experienced in providing rental options and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to respond quickly to maintenance issues and offer innovative lighting solutions for festive events will find this tender especially well-suited to their capabilities. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to cooperate closely with the Environment and Community Administrator, enhancing their portfolio and showcasing their ability to manage and execute large-scale public lighting projects. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate a commitment to offering competitive pricing and a reliable service stand to benefit from potential long-term partnerships and future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hook Parish Council - Festive Light Tender 2026 - January 29

Notice Description

Hook Parish Council are looking for a contractor to provide light rental options and would like to invite interested contractors to view the lights in place this year in the village centre with a view to submitting a detailed quote of what they could offer if they were successful in winning the contract. Companies who are shortlisted might be invited to present their competitively priced proposal to the Environment and Community Committee in February 2026. Hook Parish Council will only consider a company that is able to install and take down all of the rented lights, as well providing additional light options for certain trees, including Christmas tree lights, through other areas of the village centre. It will be essential to offer a maximum of a 24 hours call out in the unfortunate case of a light not working. Please see appendix 1 for additional information on lamppost locations and appendix 2 (please follow website link) for photos of the current lights at Grand Parade lights. Interested parties must have a proven track record and provide evidence of previous and/or current experience. Applicants must provide at least one relevant reference with the application as well as a copy of a current HERS certificate. The successful applicant will work closely with the Environment and Community Administrator throughout the year, to ensure that licences are completed in a timely manner. Interested parties who meet all the requirements are invited to apply and complete the tender spreadsheet and provide an estimated breakdown of cost per year, with the option to upgrade on light schemes in the future. Please contact Sarah McMeeken (amenities@hook.gov.uk) Please return this completed document and additional information (please refer to list below the required additional information) to be submitted to amenities@hook.gov.uk before 12pm on Monday 9th February 2026. Failure to do so will result in your tender application not being considered for further review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078806-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 6 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOOK PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah McMeeken
Contact Email
amenities@hook.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOOK
Postcode
RG27 9NN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
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
Hart
Electoral Ward
Hook
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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