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St Neots Christmas Lights Decorations

St Neots Town Council

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
66000.0 GBP
Gross: 79200 GBP
Published
17 Apr 2025, 12:19
Deadline
23 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015901-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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

Documents

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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