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03 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SBC 0426 Provision of Christmas Decorations installation and maintenance contract" has been completed by Stevenage Borough Council, a sub-central public authority based in Stevenage, United Kingdom. The tender involved a limited procurement method focused on electrical services, specifically the installation, testing, monitoring, and removal of Christmas decorations. Located in Stevenage, the contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 and became active on 2nd July 2026. The contract spans until 2nd July 2028, with the potential for two additional one-year renewals, extending until a possible end date of 2nd July 2030. The total contract value is £34,044 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those with expertise in decorative installations. The successful bidder, SPARKX LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Aylesbury, is set to deliver on this awarded contract. Such contracts are ideal for SMEs that can provide specialist services with a focus on safety and aesthetics during holiday festivities. Businesses looking to expand within public sector procurement might find similar contract opportunities to be well-suited to their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

SBC 0426 Provision of Christmas Decorations installation and maintenance contract

Notice Description

Provision of Christmas Decorations installation and maintenance contract - install, test, monitor and take down the christmas decorations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062836-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,044 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE 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
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARKX

Further Information

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