Tender

3 Year Supply, Installation and Servicing of Village Festive/Christmas Lighting

THE IVERS PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ivers Parish Council has initiated an open tender process for a three-year contract from November 2026 to January 2029 to supply, install, and service festive and Christmas lighting across village centres, including lamp columns and natural trees. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 31 May 2026. The project falls under the "Christmas tree lights" and "other community, social and personal services" industry categories. Sited in the United Kingdom, this endeavour invites bids for service provision in several regions, allowing electronic submissions via email or postal address.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting and community service provision to expand their portfolios and engage with a community-based public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Therefore, businesses capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective lighting solutions and maintenance services will find this project conducive to growth and visibility in the sector. The competitive tender process emphasises value for money, thus inviting innovative suppliers to propose efficient and responsive solutions tailored to the Ivers Parish Council's specifications and community needs.

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Notice Title

3 Year Supply, Installation and Servicing of Village Festive/Christmas Lighting

Notice Description

- 3 year contract (Nov 2026 - Jan 2029) for the supply, installation and servicing of festive/Christmas lights (inc. lamp/heritage columns, shop fronts and mistletoe stars) at 3 village centres, lighting of 3 natural trees, plus 6 additional lamp columns at 3 separate sites. Detailed spec is available from office@iversparishcouncil.gov.uk - Engineers to Set Timers. - Engineer to attend annual switch on events - dates to be confirmed in November 2026/27/28. - Provision of Individual wattage per lighting item to enable completion of an unmetered electricity supply agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026147-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 6 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE IVERS PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IVER
Postcode
SL0 9ND
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Iver
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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