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Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender

LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Littlehampton Town Council has launched an active tender for the provision of Christmas illuminations throughout Littlehampton Town Centre and Wick High Street. The tender is in the procurement stage, with submissions due by 29 March 2026. As a sub-central government public authority, the Council seeks a contractor for services related to the supply, installation, removal, maintenance, and storage of Christmas lights and decorations. The project, valued at £70,500, is a below-threshold open competition primarily within the services category, providing ample opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. Installation is set to commence from 1 May 2026, with the Christmas lights required two weeks before the annual switch-on event scheduled for 21 November 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in festive decorations and installations to expand their market presence. The Council is open to innovative ideas that deliver a 'WOW' factor, inviting creative proposals for new locations and enhancements. Aiming for high-quality delivery, the project promotes community engagement and offers added value to the contractor. Ideal bidders would possess expertise in managing large-scale lighting projects and liaising with local government entities. Interested parties are encouraged to arrange site visits with the buying organisation, which is keen on transparency and open communication during the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender

Notice Description

The Council requires a Christmas illuminations contractor to provide Christmas lights to Littlehampton Town Centre and Wick High Street. Littlehampton Town Council are inviting tenders for the provision of services in respect of the supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of leased Christmas lights and decorations annually. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Community Engagement and Development team. The council is open to new suggestions for Christmas illuminations and looking for the 'WOW' factor. Essential requirements Location Item High Street Swags x15, 3D shapes X2, Christmas Tree x1 Surrey Street Swags x6 Beach Road Swags x8 Anchor Springs Store fronts , lights in street tree x1 Arundel Road Store fronts (covers 3 shops and then 2 shops) or lampposts (4 potentially), suggestions welcomed East Street Suggestions welcomed Duke Street Lights in street trees x3 The Arcade Swag lights x5 Franciscan Way Lamppost wraps x5 Wick Shopping Area Lamppost wraps x7 and lights in street tree x2 See uploaded document ' Christmas Illuminations Invitation to Tender 2026 to 2028' for full details. Attend the Littlehampton Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch on event each year to coordinate the switching on of the lights. Attend the Wick Christmas Lights Switch on event each year. The contractor is required to install the Christmas Lights two weeks before the Christmas Lights Switch on event which will happen on 21 November 2026. 2027 and 2028 to be confirmed. It is preferred the lights are not installed before Remembrance Sunday. The total maximum budget for three years is PS70,500 All clarification is to be processed through Find a Tender / tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk and will be shared with all prospective bidders to ensure an open and transparent process. Site visits are to be arranged by appointment with the listed contact. If you would like to meet with us or make a site visit, please call 01903 732063 and ask for Lucy Hall or e-mail lhall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk Closing date Sunday 29 March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06621f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019525-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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