---
title: "Festive Illuminations 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c0e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Festive Illuminations 2026

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c0e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves the provision of festive illuminations for the year 2026, targeted at enhancing the city's Christmas display during a period of major re-development. The contract, titled "Festive Illuminations 2026", is intended for the Sheffield City Centre, classified under the services category. This is a direct procurement, awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value. The main procurement phase is completed, with the contract being awarded to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED on 21 January 2026. The contract period starts on 1 May 2026 and ends on 30 April 2027. The re-development impacts have necessitated a short-term contractual approach, with future tenders anticipated for post-completion of city centre works.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, such as festive light displays. Businesses experienced in designing dynamic and adaptable lighting solutions will find this opportunity beneficial, especially those capable of working seamlessly amidst urban development and re-modelling scenarios. By securing this contract, businesses like BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED can demonstrate expertise in prestigious public projects and raise their profile in the competitive field of public decorative services.

## Notice

Supply of Christmas / Festive Illuminations for the 2026 display. Sheffield City Centre is undergoing major re-development works which makes designing a new illumination display difficult. As a result, a one year contract has been awarded with a future tender to be run for the 2027 display once the city centre works are progressed further / completed. The decision to enter into this contract was taken by the officer with the delegated authority on 06 November 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005687-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACHERE ILLUMINATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005687-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005687-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blachere-illumination.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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