Tender

Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 17:49

PlanningUpdate

05 Feb 2026 at 15:04

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Stowmarket Town Council is conducting an open procurement process for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme titled "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". This initiative is focused on enhancing the visual appeal of Stowmarket's town centre, particularly on Ipswich Street through Bury Street, and town council-owned properties, including The Regal Theatre and Milton House. The tender is currently active and closes on 30th April 2026. Key dates include site visits on 17th April 2026, by appointment, with awards expected by 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting and associated services, such as design firms, lighting suppliers, and installation specialists. Companies with expertise in high-quality, design-led schemes that promote sustainability and visual impact are particularly well-suited to compete. With an estimated contract value of £20,000 annually, plus the potential for renewal, businesses can expect to secure long-term growth prospects through this engagement. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to tender, as the procurement process includes a suitability assessment favouring these entities. Successful bidders could establish a substantial presence in the regional lighting market through this high-profile public project.

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Notice Title

Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Notice Description

Stowmarket Town Council invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme. The scheme will cover the town centre, from Ipswich Street (opposite The Regal), through the town centre and along Bury Street, as well as the exterior of Town Council-owned buildings, including The Regal Theatre, Milton House, and Stowmarket Community Centre. The Town Council is seeking a high-quality, design-led scheme that enhances the visual appearance of the town centre and creates a welcoming and engaging festive experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Planning Information

Expression of interest together with design and product proposals to be submitted no later than midday on 27.02.26 to Karld@stowmarket.org Site visits to be arranged on request to Karl. Specification to include but not limited to Stowmarket Current Christmas Lights Specification • 25 - Ipswich Street and High Street- Column mounted motifs, rented, installed and removal • 300m - Bury Street - rental, installation and removal of icicle* • 15.5m- Boys Brigade- rental, installation and removal of icicle* • 30m- Cinema, Council offices & Community Centre- rental, installation and removal of icicle* • Christmas Tree- installation and removal, lighting & red and gold baubles * • High Street- single column wrap, warm white with flash* • John Peel building - rental, installation and removal of icicles* • Electrical testing * Rental of 400m of cool white icicles per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026507-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

39298910 - Christmas tree

42131300 - Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOWMARKET 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
STOWMARKET
Postcode
IP14 1EZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

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