---
title: "Christmas Light Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065746"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# Christmas Light Contract

Buyer: RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065746

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## Summary

Rugeley Town Council has completed the procurement process for its "Christmas Light Contract" project, focusing on festive lights and decorations for the Town Centre and surrounding areas. As a sub-central government public authority, the Council managed this contract using an open procurement method. The award stage concluded on 22nd April 2026, with the standstill period ending on 5th May 2026. The project falls under the services category and is evidenced by an award to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED. Contract activities include design, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of the lights, with execution scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2028.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the lighting and festive decorations industry to showcase innovative ideas and designs. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in lighting installations and experience in managing similar projects. With a gross value worth £180,000, participating companies can leverage their expertise in Christmas lighting and decoration, adding significant visibility and credibility to their portfolio by engaging with a local government buyer. The requirements emphasise creative design and comprehensive service provision, presenting a platform for businesses to expand their client base in the UK public sector.

## Notice

The design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of festive lights and decorations in the Town Centre and surrounding area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036729-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUGELEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | RUGELEY |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS15 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cannock Chase |
| Electoral ward | Western Springs |
| Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31520000 - Lamps and light fittings
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036729-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014873-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036729-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014873-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://rugeleytowncouncil.gov.uk/documents/christmas-light-tender-2026-2028/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12201
  Rugeley Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of festive lights and decorations in the Town Centre and surrounding area. The Council is open to imaginative ideas and suggestions on how to best illuminate the area during the festive period to give that WOW factor and improve the current display for the residents of Rugeley. There is the need for the winning tenderer to attend the light switch on and oversee the lights being switched on to ensure all lights are working In order that your company is considered for the supply of these services, please ensure that you submit your response to the requirements stated in the specification

## Notice URLs

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

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