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Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has initiated a public tender for the "Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke" project, focusing on the installation and decoration of large Christmas trees and related street-lighting equipment. This procurement, belonging to the services industry category, is intended to enhance the festive decorations within the United Kingdom's Newport locality. The tender is currently at the active stage, with an enquiry period ending on 24th April 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 8th May 2026. Submissions are required to be made in hard copy to the specified address in Newport, Isle of Wight. The procurement follows an open competition method targeting below-threshold projects, ensuring fair accessibility for smaller enterprises.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses adept in electrical and mechanical equipment installation, particularly those specialising in festive lighting solutions. Given the preference for the use of local resources and skills, businesses based on the Isle of Wight or those willing to utilise local craftsmanship are especially encouraged to apply. With criteria focusing on quality, value for money, past successful project delivery, and budget compliance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), stand a favourable chance in competing effectively. The contract, beginning in June 2026, offers a potential renewal option after three years, providing long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke

Notice Description

Installation of Christmas lighting for Newport and Carisbrooke including the installation and decoration of six large Christmas trees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract would have a break clause after three years for an optional two years if both parties agree.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026812-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1BA
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

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