Tender

Festive Lighting

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the installation and management of festive lighting, aimed at enhancing the holiday aesthetic within the region of UKM83, Paisley. This open procedure tender, titled "Festive Lighting," requires interested contractors to submit bids that include storage, repair, maintenance, and the timely erection and de-erection of festive lights. The tender submission deadline is set for 8th May 2026, with the award process commencing on the same day. Renfrewshire Council, known for its public service initiatives, invites electronic submissions for this service contract, allowing businesses the opportunity to participate in a dynamic market-testing exercise designed to gauge interest and gather market insights.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lighting installations and maintenance services. Firms with experience in large-scale décor, electrical installations, and seasonal lighting displays are well-suited to compete. With a focus on both quality and price, as reflected in the award criteria, businesses capable of integrating innovation with competitive pricing stand to gain significantly. The contract also offers potential for renewal, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a regional authority known for its robust procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Festive Lighting

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.

Renewal: one period of up to 12 months on one occasion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553553
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551948
    Festive Lighting - Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553553
    Festive Lighting - Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice.

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