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EPP0201 - Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Braintree District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Braintree District Council

Buyer Address: Causeway House, Braintree, UKH34, CM7 9HB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@braintree.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Essex County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ProcurementSandA@essex.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
260854.0 GBP
Published
14 Aug 2025, 22:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
28 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
29 Jan 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
31522000 - Christmas tree lights
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Gala Lights Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is procuring a Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre on behalf of Braintree District Council. The works will include the design and supply of the lights across the town centre, supply of a Christmas tree and for installation and removal, which includes storage once removed. The proposed scheme will also require several fixings to be replaced for across street lights, and several electrical points will need to be repaired or extended. Light switch on is required by 22nd November 2025.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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