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Festive Illuminations 2026

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves the provision of festive illuminations for the year 2026, targeted at enhancing the city's Christmas display during a period of major re-development. The contract, titled "Festive Illuminations 2026", is intended for the Sheffield City Centre, classified under the services category. This is a direct procurement, awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value. The main procurement phase is completed, with the contract being awarded to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED on 21 January 2026. The contract period starts on 1 May 2026 and ends on 30 April 2027. The re-development impacts have necessitated a short-term contractual approach, with future tenders anticipated for post-completion of city centre works.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, such as festive light displays. Businesses experienced in designing dynamic and adaptable lighting solutions will find this opportunity beneficial, especially those capable of working seamlessly amidst urban development and re-modelling scenarios. By securing this contract, businesses like BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED can demonstrate expertise in prestigious public projects and raise their profile in the competitive field of public decorative services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Festive Illuminations 2026

Notice Description

Supply of Christmas / Festive Illuminations for the 2026 display. Sheffield City Centre is undergoing major re-development works which makes designing a new illumination display difficult. As a result, a one year contract has been awarded with a future tender to be run for the 2027 display once the city centre works are progressed further / completed. The decision to enter into this contract was taken by the officer with the delegated authority on 06 November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACHERE ILLUMINATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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