---
title: "Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWPORT & CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke

Buyer: NEWPORT & CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672b7

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## Summary

The Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has initiated a public tender for the "Christmas Lights for Newport & Carisbrooke" project, focusing on the installation and decoration of large Christmas trees and related street-lighting equipment. This procurement, belonging to the services industry category, is intended to enhance the festive decorations within the United Kingdom's Newport locality. The tender is currently at the active stage, with an enquiry period ending on 24th April 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 8th May 2026. Submissions are required to be made in hard copy to the specified address in Newport, Isle of Wight. The procurement follows an open competition method targeting below-threshold projects, ensuring fair accessibility for smaller enterprises.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses adept in electrical and mechanical equipment installation, particularly those specialising in festive lighting solutions. Given the preference for the use of local resources and skills, businesses based on the Isle of Wight or those willing to utilise local craftsmanship are especially encouraged to apply. With criteria focusing on quality, value for money, past successful project delivery, and budget compliance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), stand a favourable chance in competing effectively. The contract, beginning in June 2026, offers a potential renewal option after three years, providing long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Installation of Christmas lighting for Newport and Carisbrooke including the installation and decoration of six large Christmas trees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract would have a break clause after three years for an optional two years if both parties agree.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NEWPORT & CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026812-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026812-2026
  24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13889
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13890
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13891

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newportwight.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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