---
title: "Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire and Installation

Buyer: LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa49

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Leigh-on-Sea Christmas Lights, Tree, Infrastructure Hire, and Installation contract was initiated by Leigh-on-Sea Town Council, a regional authority located in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. The tender, classified under the 'Lighting equipment and electric lamps' category, involved an open procedure for the procurement of goods. The procurement aimed to hire and install Christmas lights and a tree, scheduled for setup in November and removal in January each year for a duration of three years. The tender closed on 5th May 2025, with the award and contract signed in 2025, valued at £35,000. The procurement process reached the award stage, resulting in a contract with Aylesford Electrical, active as of 25th February 2026.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the lighting and electrical equipment industry, particularly those experienced in festive installations and infrastructure projects. SMEs, like Aylesford Electrical, which was successful in securing the contract, may find such opportunities beneficial for growth. The contract's nature, involving seasonal setup and dismantling, suits companies capable of managing logistical operations efficiently within the stipulated timeframe. It provides a stable, recurring income stream over three years, fostering business development and enhancing service offerings within the festive lighting sector.

## Notice

3 year contract for the hiring and installation of Christmas lights for Leigh-on-Sea, Essex and a Christmas tree with lights

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of Christmas lights for lighting columns and community centre a well as supplying a Christmas tree and installing lights on this and surrounding trees. All lighting to be installed at the end of each November and taken down beginning of mid of January every year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016871-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIGH-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEIGH-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS9 1SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Leigh |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AYLESFORD ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016871-2026
- 28 Mar 2025 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c37931-92b0-4882-b9b0-8ca14c8c5e77

## Provenance

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