Buyer Name: Dunstable Town Council
Buyer Address: Grove House 76 High Street North, Dunstable, UKH25, LU6 3JG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Dunstable Town Council
Buyer Address: Grove House 76 High Street North, Dunstable, UKH25, LU6 3JG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Christmas Lighting Contractor that will be responsible for, the installation and removal of Dunstable's Christmas lighting scheme, together with its storage, and maintenance as well as the testing of columns, lighting, mechanical, structural and electrical. It is expected that the successful contractor will carry out all work in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. The tender value is up to £75,000 and should cover a 5 year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Council is also taking this opportunity to obtain quotes for extending its Christmas lighting scheme, and a separate table should be completed for this stand-alone item.
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 75,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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