--- title: "St Neots Christmas Lights Decorations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST NEOTS TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-15" --- # St Neots Christmas Lights Decorations Buyer: ST NEOTS TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45855743-92a5-4472-9e89-a571abf8eaf3.json) ## Summary St Neots Town Council is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested providers must submit their proposals by email with the subject line "Christmas Lights Tender" before the deadline of noon on 23rd May 2025. The location for delivery is the East of England, United Kingdom, within the industry category of lighting equipment and electric lamps. The tender was published on 11th April 2025, and the contract period will begin on 1st August 2025, ending on 8th January 2028. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in festive decorations and lighting to grow by securing a three-year contract with St Neots Town Council. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, and the procurement method is an open procedure. Successful tenderers will own and maintain the Christmas lights, providing a visible showcase of their work to the community. The tender process emphasises the importance of health and safety, reliability, and adherence to design briefs and timelines, making it suitable for businesses that can deliver high-quality, safe, and dependable lighting solutions. Tenderers should ensure their proposals account for inflation across the contract period to avoid cost increases that are not borne by the council. ## Notice TENDER BACKGROUND St Neots Town Council oversees the Christmas light display in the Market Square and High Street and is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality Christmas lights display for its residents. The aim is to create a festive display that impresses the community and celebrates the season. The primary objectives are the following: * Deliver a safe and reliable lighting display that aligns with the design brief and specified locations. * Comply with the established timelines. * Prioritise health and safety in all circumstances HOW TO SUBMIT A BID Submission Requirements Interested providers must submit all parts of the Application Form and complete all sections from pages 10 onwards. Bidders must meet all the Minimum Requirements Design Brief or agree to meet them prior to the contract start date to be eligible for appointment. Submission Format All bidders are required to submit a completed application form by email to jacqueline.coleman@stneots-tc.gov.uk The email should have the subject line as "Christmas Lights Tender" written on it. Bidders must submit their final tender before the submission deadline of noon on 23rd May 2025. TENDER EVALUATION & SELECTION Procurement Assessment Panel The procurement assessment panel will consist of St Neots Town Council Officers and nominated Members. Ownership of Christmas Lights The successful tenderer will own and maintain all the Christmas Lights, rather than the Town Council. Detailed Tender The tender submission should clearly outline how the Tenderer will fulfil the Council's requirements. Three-Year Agreement The prices should reflect a three-year agreement. Any cost increases during this period that are not included in the formal tender will not be the Council's responsibility. Tenderers should account for any potential inflation when quoting for the three-year contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aaa045-c964-4051-be45-b200a70f46fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 8 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | 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 | ST NEOTS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | ST. NEOTS | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE19 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | St Neots Eynesbury | | Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps ## Release History - 15 Apr 2025 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aaa045-c964-4051-be45-b200a70f46fa - 11 Apr 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aaa045-c964-4051-be45-b200a70f46fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aaa045-c964-4051-be45-b200a70f46fa 15th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff98c8c2-50f6-4c6c-888c-90bd82af91c7 Tender brief and application form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dde6dac7-b6f3-46bc-b21a-adf3fda9cf25 Tender pack for the three year provision of St Neots Christmas lights display. 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