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Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2026 at 19:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for its "Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre," which involved the design, supply, installation, and removal of festive lighting. This process, managed through an open procedure, included both service and works contracts that have been awarded to Gala Lights Ltd. The scheme also called for upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure and was conducted with Essex County Council as the managing entity. The procurement took place in the UKH3 region, starting with the tender phase which closed on 4th June 2026, and moved through the award stage by 19th June 2026. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 10th July 2026 and run until 31st January 2029, with a potential extension up to 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the lighting and electrical installation sectors, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which were well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses engaged in the development of event services, festive decorations, and outdoor illumination could benefit greatly from this contract, offering an avenue for growth through public sector collaboration. The estimated contract value suggests significant project involvement, and the opportunity for renewal can ensure continuity and long-term business relationships with public sector entities such as Braintree District Council and Essex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Notice Description

To procure the design, supply (on a hire basis), installation, and removal of new festive lights within Braintree town centre. Under this procurement, there is also the requirement to upgrade the existing connection points, and electrical infrastructure to support the proposed scheme. Due to the works and service elements, there will be two contracts under this procurement, both contracts will be awarded to one contractor. The cost and quality response for both elements will be evaluated as a combined bid. There is scope within the specification for the scheme to be reduced depending on available budget. Works - 4 week construction period + 31 month rectification period

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract can be extended for an additional year to 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058088-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£256,951 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gala Lights Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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