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title: "Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-17"
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# Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b8b

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the installation, removal, and maintenance of seasonal Christmas lights in Ipswich Town Centre. This tender, titled "Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal & maintenance," falls under the services category and utilised an open procurement method as part of a below-threshold open competition. The contract, identified by the ID IBC/19364, was awarded to J McCann & Co Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham. The contracting process concluded with the contract being signed on 30th October 2025 and is set to run until 30th October 2026, with an option for renewal of up to 24 months. The award notice was published on 17th November 2025.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and maintenance services, specifically those dealing with lighting decorations. Companies experienced in handling projects within the public sector and managing seasonal installations will find this project particularly rewarding. The nature of the contract provides an opportunity for sustained business growth with the potential for a multi-year engagement, particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in government contracting. The successful completion of such contracts can enhance reputation and credibility within the industry, paving the way for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting Quotes for the installation, removal and maintenance of the seasonal Christmas Lights for Ipswich Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074546-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,505 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J MCCANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
- 31681300 - Electrical circuits
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074546-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050274-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074546-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050274-2025
  20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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