Tender

Stockport Christmas Lights Programme

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 13:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for its Stockport Christmas Lights Programme, focusing on the procurement of festive lights hire, delivery, storage, refurbishment, and the supply of pea lights for various key locations across Stockport. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and lighting, and it is open for competition under an open procurement method. The tender process is currently active, with submission details to be completed via the specified electronic portal by 12 June 2026, following the conclusion of the enquiry period on 5 June 2026. The project is set to begin on 1 November 2026, concluding at the end of January 2027, with potential extensions as outlined in the tender documents. The tender is valued at £126,000, of which £105,000 is for the awarded contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting and electrical equipment, particularly those focusing on festive and decorative lighting. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, owing to their suitability in meeting the tender's requirements. The contract offers the potential for business growth by increasing exposure and footprint in the public sector, as well as providing a recurring source of revenue through the potential for contract extensions. Enterprises with a robust supply chain and expertise in competitive pricing and high-quality service will find this tender particularly rewarding given the selection criteria heavily weighing on price and quality considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stockport Christmas Lights Programme

Notice Description

The hire, delivery & collection, storage & refurbishment of festive lights and the manufacture, supply and delivery of pea lights (to go onto Christmas trees) for the Town Centre (excluding Merseyway Shopping Centre and Stockport Exchange) District Centres, Local Centres and Key Gateway Sites within the Borough of Stockport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047173-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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