--- title: "Christmas Lights 2026-2028" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Christmas Lights 2026-2028 Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc.json) ## Summary Christchurch Town Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Christchurch, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for a Christmas lighting services contract spanning the 2026-2028 festive seasons. The contract, awarded to SPARKX LIMITED, entails the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lighting displays across key locations in Christchurch. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold to ensure fair participation. The contract was awarded on 13th May 2026 with an active status, and runs from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2028, with a provision for extension subject to the pricing structure. Key locations for the lighting displays include the town centre, coastal areas, and community spaces, nourishing the festive spirits through a fully managed service ensuring compliance with all safety standards. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the design and installation of lighting and festive displays. Companies capable of providing innovative, energy-efficient LED solutions with rapid response capabilities for maintenance and fault resolutions are particularly well-suited. SMEs, like SPARKX LIMITED, have shown to be competitive, demonstrating that smaller businesses can thrive in such procurement landscapes by delivering high-quality and economically advantageous proposals. The commitment to sustainability within the evaluation criteria supports businesses that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental management in their operations, providing a competitive edge in the procurement process. ## Notice The contract covered the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance and removal of Christmas lighting displays across Christchurch for the 2026-2028 festive seasons, with the option to extend for a further year. The scope included the provision of all lighting equipment and infrastructure, the installation and operation of displays across key town centre, coastal and community locations, and the lighting of either one or up to seven Christmas trees supplied by the Council. The service was delivered as a fully managed solution, including project management, maintenance and fault response during the operational period, and compliance with all relevant safety, electrical and highway standards. The contract was awarded on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of all costs associated with delivery of the service (excluding VAT), including design, labour, equipment, maintenance, and associated risks. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract includes the option for the Council to procure additional lighting motifs, installation services, or related infrastructure during the contract term, subject to the same pricing structure and performance standards. These purchases will only be made if required to expand or enhance the Christmas lighting scheme and will not exceed the scope of the original contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057755-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 May 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | £120,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | CHRISTCHURCH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH23 1AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Christchurch Town | | Westminster constituency | Christchurch | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPARKX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057755-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026650-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 13:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022975-2026 - 8 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020669-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057755-2026 18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026650-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022975-2026 13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020669-2026 8th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk/?p=9146&preview=true - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13007 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13008 ## Notice URLs - https://sparkx.co.uk/ - https://www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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