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Christmas lighting - Dunstable

Dunstable Town Council

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 75000 GBP
Published
30 Sep 2025, 08:30
Deadline
10 Nov 2025, 23:59
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

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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