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Hire of Christmas Lights

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the hire of Christmas lights for Halton Town Centres. The contract, categorised under goods, specifically involves electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables for lighting. This tender, identified by its title "Hire of Christmas Lights," progressed through its completion, and the award was initiated on 28th January 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract, valued at £60,000, covers a period from 28th January 2026 to 31st January 2029. The process culminated in an award dated 12th February 2026 to JTSL Festive Lighting Ltd, a supplier based in Biggleswade.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in festive lighting and related electrical equipment to showcase their capabilities in delivering quality goods for public celebrations. SMEs and businesses classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (vcse), like JTSL Festive Lighting Ltd, are particularly well-positioned to leverage such opportunities, given the tailored requirements and accessible procurement thresholds involved. These contracts not only open pathways to revenue through substantial contract values but also enable businesses to build robust relationships with public authorities, enhancing credibility and expanding business networks within the public procurement landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

Hire of Christmas Lights

Notice Description

The hire of Christmas lights for Halton Town Centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JTSL FESTIVE LIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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