--- title: "Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06621f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06621f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06621f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06621f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender Buyer: LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06621f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06621f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06621f.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Littlehampton Town Council for the provision of Christmas illuminations in Littlehampton Town Centre and Wick High Street is currently active. The tender titled "Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender" focuses on services within the public authority, sub-central government sector, and falls under the services industry category, particularly installation services and illuminated signs. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2026 and run through to 31 March 2029. Interested parties must submit their bids by 29 March 2026, with all clarifications structured through 'Find a Tender' or directly via email with designated contact persons. The contractor is expected to install the lights two weeks before the event on 21 November 2026, with key installations across various streets, including swags, 3D shapes, and lamppost wraps, ensuring a visually striking 'WOW' factor for the town's festive period. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive decorations, installation services, and those capable of providing innovative Christmas lighting solutions that enhance community engagement. The competitive process is favourable for SMEs, with the tender open to new creative approaches for the annual setup of leased Christmas lights, maintenance, and removal post-season. The budget constraint of up to £70,500 over three years provides an avenue for suppliers to propose cost-effective yet high-quality enhancements. Vendors offering additional value through practical enhancements or unique designs can gain an advantage, with awarded contracts prioritising price and added value benefits. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing similar contracts will find this tender particularly suitable, promising regular annual engagement in a shared community celebration. ## Notice The Council requires a Christmas illuminations contractor to provide Christmas lights to Littlehampton Town Centre and Wick High Street. Littlehampton Town Council are inviting tenders for the provision of services in respect of the supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of leased Christmas lights and decorations annually. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Community Engagement and Development team. The council is open to new suggestions for Christmas illuminations and looking for the 'WOW' factor. Essential requirements Location Item High Street Swags x15, 3D shapes X2, Christmas Tree x1 Surrey Street Swags x6 Beach Road Swags x8 Anchor Springs Store fronts , lights in street tree x1 Arundel Road Store fronts (covers 3 shops and then 2 shops) or lampposts (4 potentially), suggestions welcomed East Street Suggestions welcomed Duke Street Lights in street trees x3 The Arcade Swag lights x5 Franciscan Way Lamppost wraps x5 Wick Shopping Area Lamppost wraps x7 and lights in street tree x2 See uploaded document ' Christmas Illuminations Invitation to Tender 2026 to 2028' for full details. Attend the Littlehampton Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch on event each year to coordinate the switching on of the lights. Attend the Wick Christmas Lights Switch on event each year. The contractor is required to install the Christmas Lights two weeks before the Christmas Lights Switch on event which will happen on 21 November 2026. 2027 and 2028 to be confirmed. It is preferred the lights are not installed before Remembrance Sunday. The total maximum budget for three years is PS70,500 All clarification is to be processed through Find a Tender / tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk and will be shared with all prospective bidders to ensure an open and transparent process. Site visits are to be arranged by appointment with the listed contact. If you would like to meet with us or make a site visit, please call 01903 732063 and ask for Lucy Hall or e-mail lhall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk Closing date Sunday 29 March 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025452-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,500 | | Lots value | £70,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LITTLEHAMPTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN17 5EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Arun | | Electoral ward | River | | Westminster constituency | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 16:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025452-2026 - 17 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019525-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019516-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019492-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025452-2026 19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024171-2026 17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019525-2026 4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019516-2026 4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019492-2026 4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12864 Appendix 1 Christmas Lights Map - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12865 Appendix 2 Previous Christmas Illuminations and inspiration - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12866 Appendix 3 Floor power points in Littlehampton's High Street - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12867 Appendix 4 Town Centre Photos - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12868 Appendix 5 Building fixings locations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12869 Appendix 6 Festoon lighting catenary wire specifications - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12870 Appendix 7 Additional 3D shape location - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12871 Christmas illuminations invitation to tender document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13450 Answers to questions which have been asked. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13634 Updated document of questions and answers ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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