---
title: "25/020 The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# 25/020 The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights

Buyer: TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db75

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## Summary

Tamworth Borough Council, a public authority within the United Kingdom's sub-central government sector, completed its procurement process for the provision of storage, maintenance, and installation of Christmas lights within Tamworth town centre and surrounding areas. This project, titled "The Provision of the Storage, Maintenance & Installation of Christmas Lights", pertains to the repair and maintenance services industry category. Located in Tamworth, the procurement reached the award stage with a contract signed on 10th February 2026. The contract, valued at £133,246.56, covers services from February 2026 to December 2028, with the potential for a one-year renewal. Initially advertised through an open procurement method below the threshold, the tender aimed to support Tamworth's widely celebrated Christmas event focusing on "Switching on the Lights" day.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and event management services. Companies such as RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, have successfully positioned themselves as suppliers, highlighting the potential for growth in managing high-profile community events. Businesses with expertise in electrical and property maintenance can find significant opportunities in engaging local councils for long-term contracts. The emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing within the award criteria suggests an inclusive competition environment, welcoming entities capable of delivering innovative and efficient service solutions to enhance Tamworth's festive spirit.

## Notice

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced and qualified Tenderer to fully manage the installation, maintenance and removal of the Christmas lights and associated electrical installations within Tamworth town centre and agreed delegated areas. The Council provides an extremely successful Christmas event featuring local entertainment, businesses, agencies and members of the public. This event has proved both popular and successful for many years and is focussed on the countdown to "Switching on the Lights" which is the finale of an important day in the calendar for both the Council and the public which it proudly serves. The Contractor will be expected to manage the removal of the Christmas lights for January 2026 and subsequently the installation, maintenance and removal for the Christmas periods of 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and the installation and maintenance for Christmas period 2028 in support of this event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015104-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,239 |
| Lots value | £108,239 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,246 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAMWORTH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B79 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Tamworth |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015104-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071454-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015104-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071454-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7420
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7421
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7422
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7423
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7424
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7425

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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