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title: "Christmas Lighting - Dunstable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a492"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Christmas Lighting - Dunstable

Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a492

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Christmas Lighting - Dunstable" was conducted by Dunstable Town Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Dunstable, United Kingdom. This award stage, completed as of 16 March 2026, assigned the contract for a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with potential renewal until 2036. The procurement method employed was "open" competition, below threshold, with the total tender value grossing £75,000. The awarded supplier is Lamps and Tubes Illuminations Limited, which will handle the installation, removal, storage, and maintenance of Christmas lights across multiple UK regions. The procurement falls under the industry category of services related to lighting equipment, repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical and mechanical items.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in lighting and electrical services, providing a platform to expand their business through substantial long-term contracts. Firms specialising in lighting installations and maintenance can leverage their expertise to deliver high-quality service that aligns with Dunstable Town Council's stringent criteria focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value, enhancing their market reputation. The procurement method also invites a competitive environment, encouraging small and medium enterprises to explore similar opportunities for growth in public sector contracts. Businesses involved should consider participating during tender stages to establish relationships and demonstrate their competence in such municipal projects.

## Notice

Dunstable Tow Council (DTC) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Christmas Lighting Contractor that will be responsible for, the installation and removal of Dunstable's Christmas lighting scheme, together with its storage and maintenance, testing of columns, lighting, mechanical, structural and electrical. It is expected that the successful contractor will carry out all work in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. this will be a 5 year contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council is also taking this opportunity to obtain quotes for extending its Christmas lighting scheme, and a separate table should be completed for this stand-alone item.

Renewal: The Council may choose to extend for a further 5 years, based on budget and viability of contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | £81,825 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNSTABLE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU6 3JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Dunstable West |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMPS AND TUBES ILLUMINATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 08:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5670
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5671

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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