Buyer Name: St Neots Town Council
Buyer Address: The Priory, St Neots, UKH12, PE19 1ER, United Kingdom
Contact Email: enquiries@stneots-tc.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01480388911
Buyer Name: St Neots Town Council
Buyer Address: The Priory, St Neots, UKH12, PE19 1ER, United Kingdom
Contact Email: enquiries@stneots-tc.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01480388911
St Neots Town Council oversees the Christmas light display in the Market Square and High Street and is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality Christmas lights display for its residents. The aim is to create a festive display that impresses the community and celebrates the season. The primary objectives are the following: Deliver a safe and reliable lighting display that aligns with the design brief and specified locations. Comply with the established timelines. Prioritise health and safety in all circumstances
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015901-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 66,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 79,200
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-08T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender Document - Tender pack for the three year provision of St Neots Christmas lights display. Pack includes tender information, provision particulars and application form.
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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