--- title: "Christmas Lights" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEM TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Christmas Lights Buyer: WEM TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Wem Town Council, located in Wem, United Kingdom, for a project titled "Christmas Lights." This tender belongs to the industry category involving electrical machinery, construction work, and recreational and cultural services. The procurement is currently in the "Tender" stage with a set closing date for submissions on 6th July 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders via mail or email, ensuring the documents are clearly marked for confidentiality. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with a potential two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. This open procurement process is set below the threshold for an open competition, with particular emphasis on price and proximity to Wem as key criteria. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in seasonal lighting installations, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades, particularly those with a track record in similar projects. Suitable companies would typically include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The process requires a diversified skill set to address various contract components, from structural testing of lighting columns to the installation and oversight of festive lighting displays. Businesses with a commitment to energy reduction and sustainability are especially encouraged, providing a chance to showcase innovative solutions in line with environmental considerations. ## Notice Wem Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably experienced and qualified companies for: * Installation, removal and storage of the Christmas Lighting display in Wem which includes 1 bespoke over the road framed display, 2 X bespoke on building frames, 80 x 3ft artificial Christmas trees inc. lights and 220m Maxi LED Festoon Lighting. * Annual maintenance and inspection of the existing electrical lines and associated infrastructure on Wem High Street and Aston Road which provide power for the small Christmas Trees, over the road frame and Maxi LED Lights. * Erection and removal of catenary wires for Maxi LED Lights. * Annual inspection and upgrading where necessary of all Christmas lighting infrastructure including eye bolts, lights, trees, brackets, sockets and wiring. * The decoration of 1 x 20ft Christmas Tree with white (colour) electric lights and removal of illuminations by a date specified. * Inspection and maintenance of 5 fixed tree lights on the Leek Street trees. * Lease, storage, installation and removal of 3 x lamppost column decorations including structural testing of lighting columns onto which they will be fixed. * Attend and oversee the switch on element of the annual light switch event (last Saturday in November) The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: On the satisfactory fulfilment of the contract the Council may consider extending the contract by a further two years at a renegotiated price. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | 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 | WEM TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WEM | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY4 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Wem | | Westminster constituency | North Shropshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45000000 - Construction work - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 14:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051305-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051305-2026 1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16982 see attached documentation - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17230 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wem.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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