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title: "Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-19"
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# Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693f9

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for its "Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre," which involved the design, supply, installation, and removal of festive lighting. This process, managed through an open procedure, included both service and works contracts that have been awarded to Gala Lights Ltd. The scheme also called for upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure and was conducted with Essex County Council as the managing entity. The procurement took place in the UKH3 region, starting with the tender phase which closed on 4th June 2026, and moved through the award stage by 19th June 2026. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 10th July 2026 and run until 31st January 2029, with a potential extension up to 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the lighting and electrical installation sectors, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which were well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses engaged in the development of event services, festive decorations, and outdoor illumination could benefit greatly from this contract, offering an avenue for growth through public sector collaboration. The estimated contract value suggests significant project involvement, and the opportunity for renewal can ensure continuity and long-term business relationships with public sector entities such as Braintree District Council and Essex County Council.

## Notice

To procure the design, supply (on a hire basis), installation, and removal of new festive lights within Braintree town centre. Under this procurement, there is also the requirement to upgrade the existing connection points, and electrical infrastructure to support the proposed scheme. Due to the works and service elements, there will be two contracts under this procurement, both contracts will be awarded to one contractor. The cost and quality response for both elements will be evaluated as a combined bid. There is scope within the specification for the scheme to be reduced depending on available budget. Works - 4 week construction period + 31 month rectification period

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract can be extended for an additional year to 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058088-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | £256,951 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058088-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 18:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042194-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058088-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042194-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.galalights.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e69fbca2-174a-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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