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title: "Workington Christmas Lights"
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# Workington Christmas Lights

Buyer: WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581b5

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## Summary

Workington Town Council has released a tender for the supply, installation, take-down, and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays in Workington, UK. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure. The tender, identified as CL2026-2031, covers a five-year contract period from June 2026 to June 2031, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The project is valued at approximately £275,000, with a budget of £50-55,000 per year. Critical upcoming dates include a submission deadline on 3rd September 2025 and an award period ending on 24th September 2025. This initiative aims to enhance Workington's lighting displays with a bold, impactful, and environmentally friendly approach, encouraging innovative solutions from potential contractors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in festive lighting, electrical supplies, and public-lighting maintenance services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering creative and cost-effective lighting solutions while adhering to environmental standards. The project aligns with businesses that can innovate with technology developments and provide high-quality service, ensuring robust warranty coverage. Companies offering high social value would be advantageous, as the evaluation criteria place substantial emphasis on presentation, quality, and price. This contract provides the chance to collaborate with a public authority focused on ambitious project goals for enhancing community engagement and local celebration events.

## Notice

Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays. The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required. Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly. As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations. Budget: Approximately PS50-55,000 per year

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is sometimes a requirement for the original infrastructure to be changed or updated and also for repairs and maintenance. The contract allows for this with any additional costs agreed between parties before any work is carried out.

Renewal: Can be extended for up to two years if required.

### Planning Information

Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take-down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays. 
The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required. 
Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly. 
As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations. 
Budget: Approximately £50-55,000 per year
www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | £275,000 |
| 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 | WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 2RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046197-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046197-2025
  5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/procurement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4147

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/procurementoffice@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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