Tender

Festive Lighting

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is currently undergoing the tender stage for the "Festive Lighting" contract, which falls under the industry category of street-lighting maintenance services. The tender addresses the installation, storage, repair, maintenance, and timely management of festive lights within region UKM83. This active procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The tender period concludes on 8th May 2026, with an electronic submission required. Renfrewshire Council, a regional authority based in Paisley, United Kingdom, encourages participation from contractors proficient in handling street-lighting services, ensuring adherence to the outlined criteria, including quality and price factors.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting and electrical services to expand their portfolio by securing a multi-year contract with a local authority. Given the scope and requirements of the project, companies experienced in public lighting maintenance, festive installations, and quality service delivery are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits within the contract terms provides an avenue for businesses to engage with local initiatives, potentially enhancing their community and corporate responsibility profiles. Prospective bidders are advised to prepare comprehensive documentation, including health and safety certifications and insurance details, to meet prequalification criteria and tender compliance.

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Notice Title

Festive Lighting

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.

Renewal: one period of up to 12 months on one occasion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032470-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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