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Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 08:53

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, involved the installation and maintenance of Christmas lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations. This open procurement method aimed to secure a provider for festive illuminations, covering the installation, maintenance, dismantling, and storage of Christmas lights, including ensuring their successful illumination during the seasonal switch-on event. Initially announced in April 2026, the contract award notice was published in June 2026, with the contract period set from August 2026 to July 2029. The tender process was classified under the goods industry, specifically focusing on illuminated signs and equipment, and took place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The contract, valued at £427,320 gross, was awarded to the City of Bradford MDC Festival Lights Department, with its standstill period ending on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting and decoration services, particularly those with capabilities in storage, maintenance, and technical certifications like PAT testing. Companies equipped to handle large-scale festive projects would find this contract beneficial for showcasing their expertise in decorative lighting solutions. The procurement also supports businesses experienced in coordinating public events and those with proficient logistical operations, as it involves not just technical installations but the orchestration of switch-on events. This opens avenues for growth by enabling suppliers to extend their portfolio and network within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations

Notice Description

The Council is looking to establish a contract with a Provider for the install and storage of Christmas lights owned by Barnsley Council for the Town Centre. The contract is also to provide commercial grade outdoor/indoor festive illuminations, including the installation, maintenance, dismantle, storage, delivery, collection and PAT certification, along with call out repairs during the time that they are up, and attending official switch on event to manage and support successful illumination of The Glass Works, Alhambra Shopping Centre and Barnsley Market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

31523100 - Advertising neon lights

31527200 - Exterior lights

31527260 - Lighting systems

31532900 - Fluorescent lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£356,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY OF BRADFORD MDC FESTIVAL LIGHTS DEPARTMENT

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