---
title: "Stockport Christmas Lights Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f62"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069f62.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Stockport Christmas Lights Programme

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f62

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for its Stockport Christmas Lights Programme, focusing on the procurement of festive lights hire, delivery, storage, refurbishment, and the supply of pea lights for various key locations across Stockport. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and lighting, and it is open for competition under an open procurement method. The tender process is currently active, with submission details to be completed via the specified electronic portal by 12 June 2026, following the conclusion of the enquiry period on 5 June 2026. The project is set to begin on 1 November 2026, concluding at the end of January 2027, with potential extensions as outlined in the tender documents. The tender is valued at £126,000, of which £105,000 is for the awarded contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting and electrical equipment, particularly those focusing on festive and decorative lighting. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, owing to their suitability in meeting the tender's requirements. The contract offers the potential for business growth by increasing exposure and footprint in the public sector, as well as providing a recurring source of revenue through the potential for contract extensions. Enterprises with a robust supply chain and expertise in competitive pricing and high-quality service will find this tender particularly rewarding given the selection criteria heavily weighing on price and quality considerations.

## Notice

The hire, delivery & collection, storage & refurbishment of festive lights and the manufacture, supply and delivery of pea lights (to go onto Christmas trees) for the Town Centre (excluding Merseyway Shopping Centre and Stockport Exchange) District Centres, Local Centres and Key Gateway Sites within the Borough of Stockport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047173-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047173-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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