--- title: "Christmas Lights and Decorations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURNHAM ON SEA & HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Christmas Lights and Decorations Buyer: BURNHAM ON SEA & HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6715c6a4-6039-4e17-bee4-76dc54460740.json) ## Summary The Burnham on Sea & Highbridge Town Council is inviting expressions of interest for a project concerning Christmas lights and decorations, located in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, England. This tender belongs to the 'works' industry category, with classifications covering electrical machinery, construction work, and repair and maintenance services. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is limited and seeks competitive quotations below the threshold. The process began with a notice published on 15 April 2026, and interested parties must submit their proposals by noon on 29 April 2026. The contract is valued at £120,000 for a three-year duration starting from 5 October 2026. The tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical work, construction, and maintenance services to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in festive installations. Given that the town council prioritises inclusivity, equal access and treatment in employment and service delivery are essential qualifying criteria, alongside a proven track record in health and safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this project, given their suitability status. Thus, businesses with the relevant experience and capacity to manage design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for festive decorations are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Expressions of Interest for Christmas Lighting & Decorations in Burnham on Sea & Highbridge. The Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design, hire, maintenance, installation and storage of Christmas lighting and decorations. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation and ongoing maintenance of Christmas lighting and decorations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. Companies must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Companies must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly, contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record free from enforcement action will not be considered. The Town Council has a budget of a maximum PS40,000 per annum, with the contract to run for three years for a total value of PS120,000. The tender submission will need to demonstrate how the funding will be spent; submissions to include initial designs and budgets. For full details of the Expression of Interest requirements, evaluation and assessment, please visit the Council's website https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/your-council/finances/contracts ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d7db188-13ca-4cea-b352-35380bd7ef7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | BURNHAM ON SEA & HIGHBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BURNHAM-ON-SEA | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA8 1LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Burnham on Sea North | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d7db188-13ca-4cea-b352-35380bd7ef7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d7db188-13ca-4cea-b352-35380bd7ef7b 15th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/your-council/finances/contracts ## Notice URLs - https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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