---
title: "Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30

Buyer: BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609a3

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## Summary

Bishop's Stortford Town Council successfully awarded a contract for the festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre from 2026 to 2030. The contract, valued at £83,000, was awarded to HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS LTD. The procurement process, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54, was conducted as an open competition below the threshold level. The ongoing contract commenced on 1 May 2026, following its signing on 23 April 2026, and will conclude on 28 February 2030. This process fell under the 'services' category, including lighting equipment installation and maintenance, tailored to the UKH23 region.

Businesses specialising in lighting equipment, outdoor illumination installation, and maintenance services have substantial growth opportunities from such tenders. Particularly, SMEs can benefit from these contracts due to the open competition procurement method, favouring both price and quality considerations. Engaging with local councils like Bishop's Stortford Town Council provides an excellent chance to establish partnerships and expand operational networks and presence in regional communities.

## Notice

Bishop's Stortford Town Council organises festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre (North Street, Potter Street, Market Square and South Street) each year. The Council has appointed a contractor on a four year contract to run from the year 2026/27 to 2029/30.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037845-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP'S STORTFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BISHOP'S STORTFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM23 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Stortford Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGH LEVEL ELECTRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037845-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004686-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037845-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004686-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/town-council/tenders
  Tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highlevelelectrics.co.uk
- https://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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