Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30

BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Bishop's Stortford Town Council successfully awarded a contract for the festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre from 2026 to 2030. The contract, valued at £83,000, was awarded to HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS LTD. The procurement process, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54, was conducted as an open competition below the threshold level. The ongoing contract commenced on 1 May 2026, following its signing on 23 April 2026, and will conclude on 28 February 2030. This process fell under the 'services' category, including lighting equipment installation and maintenance, tailored to the UKH23 region.

Businesses specialising in lighting equipment, outdoor illumination installation, and maintenance services have substantial growth opportunities from such tenders. Particularly, SMEs can benefit from these contracts due to the open competition procurement method, favouring both price and quality considerations. Engaging with local councils like Bishop's Stortford Town Council provides an excellent chance to establish partnerships and expand operational networks and presence in regional communities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30

Notice Description

Bishop's Stortford Town Council organises festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre (North Street, Potter Street, Market Square and South Street) each year. The Council has appointed a contractor on a four year contract to run from the year 2026/27 to 2029/30.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037845-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Postcode
CM23 2ND
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Stortford Central
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3-2026-04-27T09:48:38+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-27T09:48:38+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PMPY-6847-NXWL",
            "name": "Bishop's Stortford Town Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PMPY-6847-NXWL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Old Monastery, Windhill",
                "locality": "Bishop's Stortford",
                "postalCode": "CM23 2ND",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08561155",
            "name": "HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08561155"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMPR-2882-VDDP"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "High Level House 86 Field End Road",
                "locality": "Pinner",
                "postalCode": "HA5 2QG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI74"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@highlevelelectrics.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.highlevelelectrics.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PMPY-6847-NXWL",
        "name": "Bishop's Stortford Town Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30",
        "description": "Bishop's Stortford Town Council organises festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre (North Street, Potter Street, Market Square and South Street) each year. The Council has appointed a contractor on a four year contract to run from the year 2026/27 to 2029/30.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "31500000",
                        "description": "Lighting equipment and electric lamps"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45316100",
                        "description": "Installation of outdoor illumination equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50232000",
                        "description": "Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKH23",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 102000,
            "amount": 85000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders can be submitted either by email or by post. Email Address: tenders@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk Subject Line: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission Postal Address: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission, Bishop's Stortford Town Council, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ND",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-20T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 102000,
                    "amount": 85000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Award will be based on both price and quality."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Tender documents",
                "url": "https://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/town-council/tenders"
            },
            {
                "id": "004686-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004686-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-20T10:56:11Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-08561155",
                    "name": "HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "31500000",
                            "description": "Lighting equipment and electric lamps"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45316100",
                            "description": "Installation of outdoor illumination equipment"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50232000",
                            "description": "Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKH23",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 99600,
                "amount": 83000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "037845-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037845-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-27T09:48:38+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}