--- title: "Sawbridgeworth Town Council - Christmas Lighting Scheme 2025-2027" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-04" --- # Sawbridgeworth Town Council - Christmas Lighting Scheme 2025-2027 Buyer: SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16dba8bb-d261-4fd1-abac-c303cc689862.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Sawbridgeworth Town Council, titled "Sawbridgeworth Town Council - Christmas Lighting Scheme 2025-2027", focuses on the installation, maintenance, and de-installation of a Christmas lighting scheme. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting." The contract will cover the festive seasons from 2025 through 2027 in Sawbridgeworth, England. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on Friday, 16th September 2025. The open procedure method is being utilised for this procurement, encouraging a wide range of eligible contractors to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in holiday lighting installations, electrical services, and maintenance. Companies adept at handling complex lighting schemes, particularly those familiar with local authority licensing processes and possessing relevant certifications like HERS and CFA, will find this project well within their skill set. The contract demands not only technical expertise but also flexibility in terms of emergency call-out services and attendance at public events, providing businesses with an opportunity to showcase their capability and reliability. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this bidding particularly suitable due to the project's requirements and scope. ## Notice The Requirement You are invited to submit your best prices for the following elements: 1. The PAT Testing, Installation, Maintenance, De-installation, relocation and/or Storage (at approved premises) of the existing Lighting Scheme including tree of life described above and in Appendices 1 and 2. 2. Agreeing, in conjunction with the town council, any necessary Festive Lights licence from the highways authority will be obtained in advance from Hertfordshire County Council. 3. All necessary documentary evidence with regard to legal obligations such as health and safety and risk assessments will be supplied by the successful bidder as part of the tender process including HERS registration that is a requirement from HCC. 4. Your proposal for any additional lighting which in your opinion would enhance the scheme overall. 5. Attendance at the switching on ceremony to activate all lights and attendance during the period of lighting for maintenance purposes. 6. To supply and install 15 foot living Christmas Tree on Fair Green (pot supplied) to install a temporary electricity supply from lamp column to tree (Note: this must be below ground) to install low voltage lights. Supplied by STC (owned) cabling for underground supply, timer and lights to illuminate. Picture 4 7. To supply and install 12 foot Christmas Tree pot supplied. You are invited to contact the Town Clerk / Town Project Manager for clarification on any point. For 2025, the Christmas Lights will be switched on during the evening of the last Saturday in November and follows this patter thereafter for 2026 and 2027 and should be installed and tested by this date although installation may be commenced in conjunction with contractors schedules. In case of any issues with any of the lights during the Festive period we would expect contractors to provide a 24 hour call out service. Attendance on the scene is expected within 4 hours for any emergencies. Tender document should evidence that the company is both HERS and CFA registered and guarantee that ALL engineers are skilled in their job roles and have the right equipment and tools to work safely. Your offers should be made against Requirement Items 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5, 6 and 7 as described above, and sent for the attention of the Town Clerk in a sealed envelope marked "Tender for Seasonal Lighting", to arrive no later than 12 noon on Friday 16th September 2025. Contractor should be familiar with applying for Licenses with County Authorities and have all the necessary paperwork for Insurances, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc. . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84637fc3-2f32-4416-8689-509c79ac4e2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 4 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SAWBRIDGEWORTH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SAWBRIDGEWORTH | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM21 9AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sawbridgeworth | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable - 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies ## Release History - 4 Sep 2025 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84637fc3-2f32-4416-8689-509c79ac4e2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84637fc3-2f32-4416-8689-509c79ac4e2f 4th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acd616f1-9c44-48f4-ab29-8f875b6a771e three year contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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