--- title: "Provision of Christmas Lights Display Services for Raunds Town Council (Contract Term: 2026-2028 or 2026-2030)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Provision of Christmas Lights Display Services for Raunds Town Council (Contract Term: 2026-2028 or 2026-2030) Buyer: RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7836bf-1932-4538-9c80-d9bebfefad6a.json) ## Summary Raunds Town Council has issued an open tender for the "Provision of Christmas Lights Display Services," inviting contractors to manage the town's festive lighting displays for a contract term starting in January 2026, extending either to 2028 or 2030. The tender focuses on Christmas lighting services, inclusive of installation, maintenance, and dismantling across central areas such as the Town Hall and Town Square in Raunds, Wellingborough, England (postal code NN9 6LT). The Council is seeking proposals through an open procedure, set to close on 12 September 2025, at 12:00 PM, ensuring that contractors provide quotes for both three-year and five-year durations. This opportunity can significantly benefit experienced contractors within the electrical installation and festive lighting sectors. The contract's emphasis on creative design, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations makes it ideal for businesses familiar with outdoor lighting systems and those seeking to expand their portfolio in public display services. Furthermore, SMEs are particularly poised to gain from this tender as the project requires collaboration with council officers, providing a platform for developing long-term municipal partnerships. Prospective bidders should prepare comprehensive documentation and attend a mandatory site visit to enhance their proposals. ## Notice Raunds Town Council is inviting tenders from experienced and competent contractors for the provision of Christmas lights display services across the town centre. This contract includes the supply (hire and/or installation), testing, maintenance, removal, and storage of festive lighting for the Council's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event and wider seasonal display. The contract will commence in January 2026 and the Council invites quotations for both a three-year term (2026-2028) and a five-year term (2026-2030). Tenderers must submit pricing for both durations to enable the Council to assess best value. The successful contractor will be responsible for: Planning and installing Christmas lighting across designated areas of Raunds, including the Town Hall, Saxon Hall grounds, Brook Street, High Street, and the Town Square. PAT testing, maintenance, and annual safety inspections (including anchor bolt load testing). Supplying rented lighting displays for 16 lamp columns (12 single, 2 double, 1 feature). Storage of council-owned lighting displays. Attendance at the Christmas Lights Switch-On Event (last Sunday in November). Ensuring compliance with BS 7671 wiring regulations and relevant HSE guidance. Providing fault repair services during the operational period. Safe dismantling and storage/removal of lighting following the festive season (by 18 January each year). The contractor is expected to work closely with Council officers, provide creative input, ensure energy efficiency, and propose alternative display designs annually, if requested. The tender is being run using an open procedure, and all interested parties are invited to apply. How to apply: Interested contractors must: Complete the official application form (available in the tender pack). Provide designs and cost matrices for both the 3-year and 5-year terms. Submit all required documents including insurance certificates, health & safety policy, and references. Attend a mandatory site visit (available between 4th August and 5th September 2025). Deadline for submissions: 12:00 PM (noon), Friday 12 September 2025 Late submissions will not be considered. Submission method: All applications must be submitted by email to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Subject line: Christmas Lights Tender For any clarification questions, contact the same email address by the date specified in the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6e48f-44ac-4123-ad5f-c031ae6901a9 | | 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 | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000 | | 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 | RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | RAUNDS, WELLINGBOROUGH | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN9 6LT | | 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 | Raunds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31527260 - Lighting systems - 45310000 - Electrical installation work ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6e48f-44ac-4123-ad5f-c031ae6901a9 - 1 Aug 2025 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6e48f-44ac-4123-ad5f-c031ae6901a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6e48f-44ac-4123-ad5f-c031ae6901a9 1st August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18abc5a6-8049-4c0a-8e41-89209bc4054a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05d36745-4859-4045-bec5-e27200ce119e ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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