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title: "Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management"
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# Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a8dc9d-cacb-4c39-8c32-5de45a18dc06

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council sought bids for the "Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management" project, aiming to appoint a company to manage and install a Christmas light display. The project falls under the commissioning of public lighting installations (CPV: 50232110) and took place in Ashford, England, with postal code TN23 1HU. Following an open procurement method below threshold, the tender stage commenced with documentation published on 17th February 2025, with a submission deadline of 18th March 2025. The award decision was published on 22nd December 2025, finalizing a contract value of £27,832, effective from 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs or businesses interested in public infrastructure services. Since the project encompasses the installation and management of public lighting, companies skilled in electrical services, event management, or festive displays would find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Through this engagement, businesses could establish a credible portfolio in municipal contract work, enhancing their visibility and potential for future partnerships with local councils. Ashford Borough Council's commitment to inclusivity indicated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the scope for varied organisations to compete effectively.

## Notice

LIGHTS/25/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to appoint a company to manage and install the Christmas light display in Ashford town centre for the period 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026, with an option to extend the contract for up to a further period of two years. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59903034-e991-4d98-84e1-2fca1abbf927 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,832 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59903034-e991-4d98-84e1-2fca1abbf927
- 17 Feb 2025 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf1b4fd-ec30-4079-a26a-aa0ed415ff7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59903034-e991-4d98-84e1-2fca1abbf927
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf1b4fd-ec30-4079-a26a-aa0ed415ff7f
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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