---
title: "Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bf5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bf5

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has finalised a procurement process for the installation and maintenance of Christmas lights in Barnsley Town Centre. The contract, which falls under the goods industry category, involves providing festive illuminations both outdoors and indoors, including additional responsibilities such as maintenance, storage, and facilitating the switch-on event in key locations like The Glass Works and Alhambra Shopping Centre. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure. Occurring from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, the total contract value is £356,100 GBP. The award was made to City of Bradford MDC Festival Lights Department, as of 16th July 2026. The procurement aligns with legal standards set out in the UKPGA 2023/54, demonstrating Barnsley's ongoing commitment to enhancing public engagements with festive lighting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial-grade lighting systems and related services. Large-scale organisations with capabilities in handling complex logistical requirements of installation, maintenance, and event management would particularly benefit from such a contract, allowing them to showcase their expertise in public holiday displays. The involvement of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council as the contracting authority underscores potential for future collaboration in repeat engagements, as the need for festive lighting is an annual occurrence. Companies demonstrating innovation and offering comprehensive solutions in illuminating public spaces stand to advance their profile and expand operational reach within the municipal procurement ecosystem.

## Notice

The Council is looking to establish a contract with a Provider for the install and storage of Christmas lights owned by Barnsley Council for the Town Centre. The contract is also to provide commercial grade outdoor/indoor festive illuminations, including the installation, maintenance, dismantle, storage, delivery, collection and PAT certification, along with call out repairs during the time that they are up, and attending official switch on event to manage and support successful illumination of The Glass Works, Alhambra Shopping Centre and Barnsley Market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067130-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £356,100 |
| Contracts value | £356,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY OF BRADFORD MDC FESTIVAL LIGHTS DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 31523100 - Advertising neon lights
- 31527200 - Exterior lights
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 31532900 - Fluorescent lights

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067130-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051716-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067130-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051716-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030966-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104265&TID100109436&B=
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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