--- title: "Christmas Displays Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056488.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDDLEWICH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-23" --- # Christmas Displays Contract Buyer: MIDDLEWICH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056488.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Middlewich Town Council involves an open tender for the "Christmas Displays Contract," centered on delivering Christmas tree lights in Middlewich Town Centre, Cheshire. This project, classified under the 'goods' category, is currently in the tender stage, with the contract set to commence from 1 November 2025. The Council seeks to finalise agreements by September 2025, with tender submissions due by 12 September 2025, and bids will be opened on 15 September 2025. This contract outlines a flexible duration, with options for a 3-year or a 5-year agreement, initiating with the 'Switch On' event scheduled for 29 November 2025. Potential suppliers are encouraged to propose lighting designs and motifs for leased installations, ensuring complete management including installation, maintenance, removal, and storage. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting and electrical installations, particularly those that can offer innovative design solutions and manage comprehensive logistical operations in public spaces. Companies with expertise in urban illuminations and event-based decorative schemes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows wide participation, making it ideal for businesses with strong technical capabilities and flexible financial offerings that can meet the tender requirements set forth by the Town Council. This contract could significantly enhance a business's portfolio by enabling long-term collaboration with a regional authority known for its community-oriented projects. ## Notice Middlewich Town Council provides the annual programme of Christmas illuminations in Middlewich town centre. The focus of the illumination scheme is the annual 'Switch On' event which is usually held on the last Saturday of November. The Council is tendering with a view to agreeing a contract with a supplier from September 2025. The Town Council will consider tenders for a 3 and 5 year contract which will start with the display for the Switch on Event to be held on Saturday 29th November 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1) The Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the installation, maintenance, removal and storage of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations in the town centre. 2) To design a lighting scheme for the areas and locations detailed below. These shall be supplied by the contractor on a lease/hire agreement. For the purpose of this tender, the Town Council require a proposed lighting scheme to be submitted, including locations of the lighting and imagery of the designs of the proposed motifs and street illuminations. Options: A separate document confirming the total price for a three year period, a five year period and a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years and how this meets our tender requirements. Please confirm if the cost will be the same for each year of the contract, if not, please provide details. (Refer to the tender document pack). Renewal: A separate document confirming the total price for a three year period, a five year period and a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years and how this meets our tender requirements. Please confirm if the cost will be the same for each year of the contract, if not, please provide details. (Refer to the tender document pack). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042336-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDDLEWICH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | MIDDLEWICH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW10 9AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Middlewich | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042336-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.middlewichtowncouncil.gov.uk - https://middlewichtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/finance-data-transparency/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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