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Christmas Lights

Wem Town Council

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:02

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Wem Town Council, located in Wem, United Kingdom, for a project titled "Christmas Lights." This tender belongs to the industry category involving electrical machinery, construction work, and recreational and cultural services. The procurement is currently in the "Tender" stage with a set closing date for submissions on 6th July 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders via mail or email, ensuring the documents are clearly marked for confidentiality. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with a potential two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. This open procurement process is set below the threshold for an open competition, with particular emphasis on price and proximity to Wem as key criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in seasonal lighting installations, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades, particularly those with a track record in similar projects. Suitable companies would typically include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The process requires a diversified skill set to address various contract components, from structural testing of lighting columns to the installation and oversight of festive lighting displays. Businesses with a commitment to energy reduction and sustainability are especially encouraged, providing a chance to showcase innovative solutions in line with environmental considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Lights

Notice Description

Wem Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably experienced and qualified companies for: * Installation, removal and storage of the Christmas Lighting display in Wem which includes 1 bespoke over the road framed display, 2 X bespoke on building frames, 80 x 3ft artificial Christmas trees inc. lights and 220m Maxi LED Festoon Lighting. * Annual maintenance and inspection of the existing electrical lines and associated infrastructure on Wem High Street and Aston Road which provide power for the small Christmas Trees, over the road frame and Maxi LED Lights. * Erection and removal of catenary wires for Maxi LED Lights. * Annual inspection and upgrading where necessary of all Christmas lighting infrastructure including eye bolts, lights, trees, brackets, sockets and wiring. * The decoration of 1 x 20ft Christmas Tree with white (colour) electric lights and removal of illuminations by a date specified. * Inspection and maintenance of 5 fixed tree lights on the Leek Street trees. * Lease, storage, installation and removal of 3 x lamppost column decorations including structural testing of lighting columns onto which they will be fixed. * Attend and oversee the switch on element of the annual light switch event (last Saturday in November) The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: On the satisfactory fulfilment of the contract the Council may consider extending the contract by a further two years at a renegotiated price.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

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

45000000 - Construction work

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Wem Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEM
Postcode
SY4 5AA
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Wem
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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