--- title: "Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2025 - January 2030" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THAME TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-23" --- # Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2025 - January 2030 Buyer: THAME TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c20859e-a305-4461-84c9-31ee8b43f2d0.json) ## Summary Thame Town Council invites tenders for a managed service to design, install, maintain, and store Christmas lighting for Thame from December 2025 to January 2030. This council contract, falling under the industry category of "Lighting equipment and electric lamps" and related classifications, is worth £95,000 (excluding VAT) over five years (£19,000 annually). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 March 2025, and the contract beginning on 2 June 2025. Qualified companies with demonstrated experience in similar projects are encouraged to apply. The project location is Thame, Oxfordshire, with the postal code OX9 3DP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting design and installation to secure a long-term contract with a public sector organisation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria. Participants can demonstrate their expertise, enhance their profiles, and build a lasting relationship with Thame Town Council. The open procurement process implies high transparency and competition, ideal for businesses ready to thrive by providing innovative and reliable services for community events. ## Notice Thame Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, attendance at switch-on event, maintenance, removal and storage of Christmas lights for Thame. The contractor will need to have a proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects. The contract is for a 5 year period, covering 5 Christmas events and the Council has a maximum budget of PS95,000 excluding VAT, over the 5 years (PS19,000 excluding VAT per annum). In order that your company is considered for the supply of these services please ensure you submit your response to the requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2025 - January 2030. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f124d5d-fa11-457c-a0ed-431674a867c1 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 16 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | THAME TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THAME | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX9 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Thame | | Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2025 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f124d5d-fa11-457c-a0ed-431674a867c1 - 23 Jan 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f124d5d-fa11-457c-a0ed-431674a867c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f124d5d-fa11-457c-a0ed-431674a867c1 23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e5d08be-d12c-4a9a-9320-6871515f6a41 Appendix A - A schedule of the Previous electrical Infrastructure and bracket locations. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58830a8-db80-49dd-ab0e-5df5508ebf4d Appendix B - A map of the area covered by previous scheme - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ffe3ea7-2e7f-479f-b77b-c0bddeb5fda2 Invitation Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7c66436-f7b4-4886-ac82-a289833a83be Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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