--- title: "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-10" --- # Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme Buyer: ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f.json) ## Summary Ashington Town Council has finalised the award process for the contract titled "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Festive Lighting Scheme." This procurement, designated under industry classification CPV 31522000, involves services related to Christmas tree lights and other exterior illuminated decorations. The winning supplier is Blachere Illuminations UK Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £205,000, spans from 21 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 and will serve the North East region of England, with the tender originally published on 17 February 2025 and finalised on 9 April 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive and decorative lighting, especially those with experience in installation and maintenance services. The long-term contract offers stability and the potential for sustained growth. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a focus on sustainability, safety compliance, and high-quality service delivery will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, the requirement for comprehensive insurance and quality management systems underscores the importance of reliability and professionalism in successfully competing for this contract. ## Notice Ashington Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the supply (hire), installation, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting displays for Ashington Town Council. This tender forms part of our initial selection process to identify a preferred supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be agreed upon appointment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f140348-ac02-46fd-bae9-ef1bb6698727 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £205,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £205,000 | | 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 | ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHINGTON | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE63 8RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Ashington Central | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BLACHERE ILLUMINATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates - 31527200 - Exterior lights ## Release History - 10 Apr 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f140348-ac02-46fd-bae9-ef1bb6698727 - 27 Feb 2025 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88df0bc4-48f6-4e18-85ff-bb9cd1624150 - 17 Feb 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88df0bc4-48f6-4e18-85ff-bb9cd1624150 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f140348-ac02-46fd-bae9-ef1bb6698727 10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88df0bc4-48f6-4e18-85ff-bb9cd1624150 27th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e7e935b-bf67-4285-96b8-4800027661bc Title: Invitation to Tender: Festive Lighting Scheme for Ashington Town Council Ashington Town Council invites tenders for the supply, installation, maintenance, and storage of festive lighting displays for a 3- or 5-year contract (November 2025 - January 2028/2030). The scope includes integrating bespoke motifs, LED lighting, annual installation/removal, maintenance, storage, and emergency response. The annual budget is PS40,000. Tenders will be evaluated based on technical capability, experience, environmental responsibility, and presentation. Required documents include insurance, financial records, risk assessments, and compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Shortlisted candidates will present proposals to Council Members on 1st April 2025. Key Dates: Issue Date: 17th February 2025 Submission Deadline: 28th March 2025 Contract Award: 9th April 2025 Contact Sarah Eden for details. sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3b4752f-2889-43eb-9220-971f4fca4911 Tender document with appendix covering requirements for submission and presentation. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4bb6454-e5ea-46b8-a84b-8c7515c2635f.json.