Scope
Description
Bishop's Stortford Town Council organises festive lighting of Bishop's Stortford Town Centre (North Street, Potter Street, Market Square and South Street) each year. The Council is tendering for a four year contract to run from the year 2026/27 to 2029/30. Further information can be found in the tender documents.
Total value (estimated)
- £85,000 excluding VAT
- £102,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2030
- 3 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
Contract locations
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders can be submitted either by email or by post.
Email Address: tenders@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk
Subject Line: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission
Postal Address: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission, Bishop's Stortford Town Council, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ND
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Award will be based on both price and quality.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk/town-council/tenders
Tender documents
Contracting authority
Bishop's Stortford Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPY-6847-NXWL
The Old Monastery, Windhill
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 2ND
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government