Scope
Description
To supply and install Christmas illuminations in the centre of Thrapston, Northamptonshire for a three-year contract 2026-2028.
Total value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional lighting scheme in local park near the High Street
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
77 High Street, Thrapston, Northants NN14 4JJ
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Design & Creativity | Quality | 20% |
| Experience & Track Record | Quality | 10% |
| Quality Assurance | Quality | 10% |
| Health & Safety | Quality | 10% |
| Environmental Management | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Size of tender does not justify
Documents
Associated tender documents
Christmas lights tender.docx
Christmas lights example as erected Dec 2025.xls
Examples of motif brackets on buildings Thrapston High Street.pdf
High Street Christmas Lights Locations version 3 2026.pdf
Lampposts and power supplies.pdf
Peace Park Option 3a.pdf
Contracting authority
Thrapston Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCZ-8153-YGRJ
77 High Street
Thrapston
NN14 4JJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government