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22 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

East Staffordshire Borough Council has finalised a contracting process concerning the delivery of a professional illumination installation for Burton upon Trent's Christmas events programme. The procurement falls under the services category and was handled through a direct procurement method, specifically identified as below threshold and without competition. With the process now in the award stage as of 22nd July 2026, 52 Limited, based in Keele, UK, has been designated as the supplier. The contract, active from 16th to 21st December 2026, involves an installation of outdoor illumination equipment and entertainment services, highlighting the enhancement of local festive events within the UKG2 region, with a total value of £40,200.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in outdoor lighting and event management, particularly those able to provide expertise in professional illumination installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like 52 Limited stand to benefit from such projects that leverage specialised skills and contribute to community-focused seasonal activities. Businesses with a robust portfolio in entertainment services might also find similar tenders advantageous for growth, enabling them to showcase their capabilities in high-profile local festivals and community programmes organised by public authorities like East Staffordshire Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Delivery of professional illumination installation

Notice Description

Delivery of a professional illumination installation for Burton upon Trent's Christmas events programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE 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
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

52

Further Information

Notice Documents

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