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09 Jul 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Salisbury City Council is in the tender stage for a contract titled "Festive Lighting and Event Power Supply at Salisbury City Council" under the services category. This procurement process, with an ID of EX27170, seeks experienced suppliers for services involving the installation, maintenance, and management of festive lighting, as well as event power supplies across Salisbury, UK. The tender is an open competition managed through the Hampshire County Council In-Tend eTendering Portal. Key deadlines include the submission deadline by 3rd August 2026 and the initial contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with a potential extension of one year. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54 and prioritises the "Most Advantageous Tender" based on quality and price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in outdoor lighting, electrical installation, and event support services. Firms with a robust capability in programme management, public safety, and fault response can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term engagement with Salisbury City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises with established infrastructure for service delivery and management are well-suited to compete effectively. The potential contract value, combined with the possibility of a contract extension, provides a platform for sustained business growth and increased market visibility in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Festive Lighting and Event Power Supply at Salisbury City Council

Notice Description

Salisbury City Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of festive lighting and event power supply services. The contract includes the installation, testing, maintenance, fault response, removal and management of festive lighting displays and associated electrical infrastructure across Salisbury. The successful supplier will also provide temporary power supplies and associated electrical services to support Council events as required. The services will be delivered within a busy public environment and must be undertaken in accordance with all applicable electrical, health and safety, and statutory requirements. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate robust arrangements for service delivery, programme management, public safety, fault response, asset management, reporting and contract management. The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender, with evaluation based on a combination of quality and price. Further details of the Council's requirements, evaluation methodology and contract conditions are contained within the procurement documents. The initial contract term is three years, with the option to extend for up to a further one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the Council's discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and continued operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064545-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,396 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,396 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 1JH
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Edmund's
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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