--- title: "Provision of Christmas Lights Display Services for Raunds Town Council (Contract Term: 2026-2028 or 2026-2030)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b04.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-056b04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b04.json) ## Summary Raunds Town Council is seeking to procure a contractor for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of festive Christmas lighting displays throughout Raunds town centre. The procurement falls under the industry categories of Christmas tree lights, lighting systems, electrical installation work, and commissioning of public lighting installations. The contract term is for either 2026–2028 or 2026–2030. This tender is currently in the tender update stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12th September 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location is specified within the UK, particularly in regions UKF and UKH. The estimated contract value is £26,500 gross, with submissions made via email. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing comprehensive festive lighting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in design and electrical installations, particularly those experienced with public sector projects, are particularly well-suited to participate. The contract evaluation will focus on cost-effectiveness, methodology, project delivery, and relevant experience, encouraging businesses to showcase their innovative lighting solutions and logistical capabilities. With requirements including the supply and rental of lighting displays, onsite emergency repairs, and safety compliance, businesses that demonstrate robust safety standards and efficient project management will likely hold a competitive edge. ## Notice Raunds Town Council is procuring a contract for the design, supply (including rental where applicable), installation, in-season maintenance, removal, and storage of festive Christmas lighting displays across various public spaces in the town centre. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the full lifecycle of Christmas lighting services annually, over either a three-year term (2026-2028) or a five-year term (2026-2030). Tenderers are required to submit proposals and pricing for both durations. The required services include but are not limited to: Supply and rental of lighting displays for 16 lamp columns, including 12 single units, 2 double units, and 1 feature display. Installation and takedown of both Council-owned and contractor-supplied lighting. Attendance by a two-person team at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event (last Sunday in November). Annual PAT testing and safety checks of all lighting equipment. Annual load testing of four anchor bolts for cross-street/catenary installations. In-season maintenance, including emergency repairs within 24 hours and standard issue resolution within 36 hours. Secure, insured storage of Council-owned equipment between seasons. Full compliance with BS 7671 electrical wiring regulations and applicable health and safety legislation. Coordination with Council officers to ensure design quality, visual impact, and energy efficiency. Testing of lights on the day of the Switch-On event and provision of estimated electricity consumption data where required. Installations must begin after Armistice Day (12 November) and be fully operational at least 14 days before the Switch-On event. All lighting must be switched off by 6 January and removed by 18 January each year. The contractor must demonstrate relevant experience, hold the required levels of public liability (PS10m), employer's liability (PS10m), and professional indemnity insurance (PS2m), and attend a mandatory site visit before submission. This procurement will be conducted under the open procedure. Evaluation will be based on both cost and quality criteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045088-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | 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 | £22,000 | | 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 | RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31527260 - Lighting systems - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 09:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045088-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045085-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045088-2025 1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045085-2025 1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3678 Invitation to Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3679 Appendix 1 - Inventory Details ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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