Tender

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting bids for the "Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework," covering the installation of Bradford Christmas Lights, Eid, and Deepawali displays for the period from 2026 to 2030. This procurement process, under the title CDMDC100107444, is currently in its tender stage, set to close on 28th April 2026. The procurement falls under the construction industry, specifically outdoor illumination and electrical installation works, and targets locations across Yorkshire and Humber, North East, East Midlands, West Midlands, and North West. The tender, valued at £1,000,000 with a gross amount of £1,200,000, is conducted via open competition below the threshold, encouraging broad participation from interested parties.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in electrical installation, outdoor illumination equipment, and fabrication works. With lots available across prominent UK regions, firms specialising in festive and event lighting can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio. Designed to appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), the tender prioritises quality, pricing, and social value criteria. Given the diverse locations and extensive contract period, businesses with regional expertise and operational flexibility will be well-suited to compete, enhancing their visibility and reputation to secure future contracts in public festive decorations.

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Notice Title

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework

Notice Description

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework Including the provision of the installation of Bradford Christmas Lights, Eid and Deepawali Contract 2026 - 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Yorkshire and Humber

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework Yorkshire and Humber Including the provision of the installation of Bradford Christmas Lights, Eid and Deepawali 2026 - 2030.

Lot 2 - North East (1)

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework North East

Lot 3 - East Midlands (1)

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework East Midlands

Lot 4 - West Midlands (1)

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework West Midlands

Lot 5 - North West (1)

Installation of Festival Lights - Nationwide Contractors Framework North West

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030348-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

45255400 - Fabrication work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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