--- title: "Christmas Lights" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Christmas Lights Buyer: HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caa31223-7f00-4793-a2b5-1035b6b14bb2.json) ## Summary Higham Ferrers Town Council is seeking experienced specialists for its "Christmas Lights" project. This tender invites qualified suppliers to manage the installation, maintenance, and testing of Christmas illuminations over a 3-year contract period starting from 1st October 2026. The scope includes upgrading existing lights and equipment, providing new installations for the Town Hall and the Christmas Tree, and enhancing power supply systems as necessary. Situated in Higham Ferrers, England (postcode NN10 8BT), the project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Christmas tree lights and electrical equipment. Potential suppliers have until 10th August 2026 at 12:00 P.M. to submit tenders, preferred electronically. The procurement follows an open procedure, catering to below-threshold contractual values, with a total budget of £39,000. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to firms specialising in holiday decorations and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are strongly encouraged to participate due to the open procurement method, which ensures a fair competitive process. Companies with capabilities in commissioning public lighting installations, providing installation services for electrical equipment, and those familiar with Higham Ferrers' locality stand to gain greatly. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility and reputation within the community, paving the way for future opportunities in municipal service projects. ## Notice Higham Ferrers invites suitably experienced Christmas illumination specialists to submit a tender for the Christmas lights for a 3 year contract for Christmas 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 3-year contract period commencing no later than 1st October 2026. The supplier should be capable of installation, maintenance and testing of the Council's current Christmas lights and equipment and also supply of new lights and equipment. The supplier should be capable of supply and installation of power supply cabinets, bollards, or any other form of power supply to allow for the improvement of the installation system over the contract period if it proves necessary. The Christmas light display is a continuation of the install of the Town Council owned display aside the requirement for supply and install new lights to the Town Hall building and a light to the top of the Christmas Tree. Tenders are preferred electronically and can be sent to: clerk@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk Subject Line: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1a436e-fe8b-4479-87a4-0eb2b4831a41 | | 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 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,000 | | 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 | HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HIGHAM FERRERS | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN10 8BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Higham Ferrers | | Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden | | 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) ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1a436e-fe8b-4479-87a4-0eb2b4831a41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1a436e-fe8b-4479-87a4-0eb2b4831a41 23rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fe50955-cee1-4ba6-ab52-6ab3ad5859aa Higham Ferrers Town Council Invitation to Tender for the Christmas Lights Supply, installation, testing and maintenance 2026 to 2028 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d0500b0-0f31-4be1-9ac1-3771d74990e7 Higham Ferrers Town Council Supporting information for invitation to tender Images of the Christmas lights and location maps Power supply Owned lighting and equipment and installation arrangements ## Notice URLs - https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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