Tender

Contract for Design, Delivery, Storage & Hire of Christmas Illuminations - 2026 -2030

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 08:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "Contract for Design, Delivery, Storage & Hire of Christmas Illuminations - 2026 -2030". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving street-lighting equipment and community services, and is estimated at a gross value of £204,000. The location for this contract is North Tyneside, United Kingdom (Region UKC22). The open competition process started on 26th March 2026, with the tender period set to conclude on 17th April 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026. The contract is intended to start on 11th May 2026 and initially run until 6th January 2028, with possible extensions up to 6th January 2031.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in design, supply, or storage of festive decorations, specifically those experienced in handling street-lighting equipment. With an emphasis on quality and price, businesses with innovative designs and cost-effective solutions will find this tender advantageous. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply due to the council's suitability criteria favouring them, allowing smaller enterprises to compete effectively in the public sector. The contract's scope for extension provides long-term business growth potential, making it an ideal prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Design, Delivery, Storage & Hire of Christmas Illuminations - 2026 -2030

Notice Description

The current contract for supply of street light column mounted Christmas lights came to an end in 2025 and North Tyneside Council ( 'the Council') is seeking an experienced and qualified supplier to carry out the design, hire supply and services described in this invitation to tender a fixed term contract lasting 36 months plus two 12 months extensions, depending on tender submissions, commencing Christmas 2026. There are TEN core schemes that have been delivered in previous years. The Council would like to deliver these schemes for the duration of this contract. The contract will include the design and annual hire supply, delivery and return, maintenance and storage of the Christmas lights. The Council's street lighting provider will install the motifs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension at the discretion of the Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06746d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027622-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 1-2 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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