---
title: "Annual Festive Lighting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d121"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-21"
---

# Annual Festive Lighting

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d121

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by Cheshire West and Chester Council, focuses on the annual installation and maintenance of festive lighting. Categorised under 'services', the procurement is situated in the Ellesmere Port region (UKD63) of the United Kingdom. The process transitioned from a tender into an active contract stage on 21 October 2025, marking the start date. Conducted through a 'below threshold - limited competition' method, the procurement is aligned with UK legal guidelines (2023/54). The contract is scheduled to run until 31 March 2026, with a possible extension up to 31 March 2027, subject to budgetary provisions. The total contract value is £200,898.11 gross, with the project having been categorised under several classifications, including electrical machinery and event services.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in electrical installations, event management, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Continuity Electrical Contractors Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities. The contract's limited competition method and sub-central government category make it an attractive proposition for locally established service providers looking to expand their public sector portfolios. Engaging in this project could lead to further opportunities within local government networks, leveraging the exposure and experience gained from completing significant public installations and maintenance work.

## Notice

Annual install and maintenance of festive lighting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067279-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,415 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTINUITY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 17:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067279-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067279-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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