Tender

Christmas Lights

BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Beccles Town Council is inviting tenders for the enhancement of their Christmas lights display in the town centre of Beccles, Suffolk. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is specifically for "Christmas tree lights". The contract is set to start in November 2026 and end in January 2031, with the tender being at the "tender" stage currently. Interested parties must submit their bids by 30th April 2026, with the contract award expected by early June 2026. The procurement method is open, with an emphasis on design creativity and costings, making it a competitive process for those interested in contributing to a festive display potentially spanning up to five years.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting, particularly those with innovative design capabilities and a keen eye for value-for-money solutions. The possibility of establishing a long-term relationship with Beccles Town Council could be advantageous, providing sustained business growth over the years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly attractive, as the council is seeking varied offerings, whether through rental, leasing, or outright purchase of lights. The flexible procurement terms invite creative approaches, both in design and financial structuring, enhancing the scope for businesses to tailor their proposals and land a lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for Christmas Lights display, Beccles town centre (Suffolk) Beccles Town Council are looking to improve the Christmas lights display around the town. Ideally, we want to have a long-term relationship with a supplier to enhance the displays in a phased way over a few years. Our current situation is that we install considerable lengths of string LEDs up and down our streets and have a number of lamppost displays, as well as a number of rectangular panels fitted to the front of buildings (see sample images attached). We currently install the lights late October/November and they are on display until early January. We have a late night 'switch on' event on the last Friday of November. We are inviting tenders to supply lights on a three-to-five-year arrangement, starting in 2026 (or in 2027 if 2026 is not possible). Suppliers are invited to suggest a design approach, based on the following guidelines: * Having better, more varied lamppost displays * Having signature pieces installed at various locations throughout the town * How we can integrate some of our existing lights into the new layout, including (but not necessarily limited to) more imaginative use of string lights. We are open-minded as to the duration of the agreement and on whether the lights are rented, leased or bought outright or a combination of the three. We have an existing lights installation team and we therefore invite suppliers to provide costings for supply only and for supply and installation. We are looking for value for money and we therefore invite suppliers to submit designs at a range of prices. Site visits are welcome and we are willing to meet with prospective suppliers to show them potential locations and our existing lights. To arrange a visit, please contact Paul Cunningham, Town Clerk, on 01502 712109 or email paul.cunningham@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk. Submissions should be submitted by 30th April 2026, either by email to: admin@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk or by post to Christmas Lights tender, Beccles Town Council, Town Hall, The Walk, Beccles, NR34 9AJ. We are looking to award a contract in early June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032773-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BECCLES
Postcode
NR34 9AJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Beccles & Worlingham
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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