Tender

Bideford Christmas Lights - Installation, Maintenance and Removal

BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bideford Town Council is undertaking a procurement process for the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights in Bideford town centre for the festive seasons from 2026 to 2029. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the electrical machinery, lighting, and installation services. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is open and below threshold, inviting electronic submissions by 14th June 2026. Potential bidders can make enquiries until 7th June 2026. The contract start date is slated for 1st September 2026, running through to 31st May 2029, focusing on providing an enchanting festive experience in the UKK43 region, with guidance provided by Janine Gardner at Bideford Town Council.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the electrical, engineering, and construction sectors to leverage their expertise in festive lighting displays. Companies with capabilities in installation, maintenance, and technical services, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete. The project promises continuous engagement over multiple seasons, offering a stable venture for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public works and enhance their reputation through a high-visibility project.

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Notice Title

Bideford Christmas Lights - Installation, Maintenance and Removal

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to procure, install, maintain, and remove Christmas lighting displays in various locations in the town centre in Bideford for the festive seasons 2026-2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042180-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 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
BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

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