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Christmas Light Contract

RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 14:36

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Rugeley Town Council has completed the procurement process for its "Christmas Light Contract" project, focusing on festive lights and decorations for the Town Centre and surrounding areas. As a sub-central government public authority, the Council managed this contract using an open procurement method. The award stage concluded on 22nd April 2026, with the standstill period ending on 5th May 2026. The project falls under the services category and is evidenced by an award to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED. Contract activities include design, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of the lights, with execution scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2028.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the lighting and festive decorations industry to showcase innovative ideas and designs. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in lighting installations and experience in managing similar projects. With a gross value worth £180,000, participating companies can leverage their expertise in Christmas lighting and decoration, adding significant visibility and credibility to their portfolio by engaging with a local government buyer. The requirements emphasise creative design and comprehensive service provision, presenting a platform for businesses to expand their client base in the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Christmas Light Contract

Notice Description

The design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of festive lights and decorations in the Town Centre and surrounding area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31520000 - Lamps and light fittings

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUGELEY 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
RUGELEY
Postcode
WS15 2AA
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Electoral Ward
Western Springs
Westminster Constituency
Cannock Chase

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACHERE ILLUMINATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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