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Christmas Lights 2026-2028

Christchurch Town Council

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18 Jun 2026 at 16:45

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:34

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:00

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08 Mar 2026 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Christchurch Town Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Christchurch, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for a Christmas lighting services contract spanning the 2026-2028 festive seasons. The contract, awarded to SPARKX LIMITED, entails the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lighting displays across key locations in Christchurch. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold to ensure fair participation. The contract was awarded on 13th May 2026 with an active status, and runs from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2028, with a provision for extension subject to the pricing structure. Key locations for the lighting displays include the town centre, coastal areas, and community spaces, nourishing the festive spirits through a fully managed service ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the design and installation of lighting and festive displays. Companies capable of providing innovative, energy-efficient LED solutions with rapid response capabilities for maintenance and fault resolutions are particularly well-suited. SMEs, like SPARKX LIMITED, have shown to be competitive, demonstrating that smaller businesses can thrive in such procurement landscapes by delivering high-quality and economically advantageous proposals. The commitment to sustainability within the evaluation criteria supports businesses that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental management in their operations, providing a competitive edge in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights 2026-2028

Notice Description

The contract covered the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance and removal of Christmas lighting displays across Christchurch for the 2026-2028 festive seasons, with the option to extend for a further year. The scope included the provision of all lighting equipment and infrastructure, the installation and operation of displays across key town centre, coastal and community locations, and the lighting of either one or up to seven Christmas trees supplied by the Council. The service was delivered as a fully managed solution, including project management, maintenance and fault response during the operational period, and compliance with all relevant safety, electrical and highway standards. The contract was awarded on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of all costs associated with delivery of the service (excluding VAT), including design, labour, equipment, maintenance, and associated risks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the option for the Council to procure additional lighting motifs, installation services, or related infrastructure during the contract term, subject to the same pricing structure and performance standards. These purchases will only be made if required to expand or enhance the Christmas lighting scheme and will not exceed the scope of the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057755-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

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

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Christchurch Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHRISTCHURCH
Postcode
BH23 1AY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Christchurch Town
Westminster Constituency
Christchurch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARKX LIMITED

Further Information

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