--- title: "Festive Lighting" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-09" --- # Festive Lighting Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the installation and management of festive lighting, aimed at enhancing the holiday aesthetic within the region of UKM83, Paisley. This open procedure tender, titled "Festive Lighting," requires interested contractors to submit bids that include storage, repair, maintenance, and the timely erection and de-erection of festive lights. The tender submission deadline is set for 8th May 2026, with the award process commencing on the same day. Renfrewshire Council, known for its public service initiatives, invites electronic submissions for this service contract, allowing businesses the opportunity to participate in a dynamic market-testing exercise designed to gauge interest and gather market insights. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lighting installations and maintenance services. Firms with experience in large-scale décor, electrical installations, and seasonal lighting displays are well-suited to compete. With a focus on both quality and price, as reflected in the award criteria, businesses capable of integrating innovation with competitive pricing stand to gain significantly. The contract also offers potential for renewal, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a regional authority known for its robust procurement activities. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice. Renewal: one period of up to 12 months on one occasion ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553553 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights - 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553553 - 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551948 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551948 Festive Lighting - Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553553 Festive Lighting - Renfrewshire Council is inviting contractors to submit bids for festive lighting installation (the service). The service will comprise the storage, repair, maintenance, timely erection and de-erection of the Festive Lights. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to allow Renfrewshire Council to engage with the marketplace to carry out a soft-market testing exercise. The Council would like to understand the current level of interest in the market for a tender of this nature and gather some information about the marketplace itself. Interested contractors are invited to register their interest via this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826902. 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