Scope
Reference
SNTC-XmasLights-04-25
Description
St Neots Town Council oversees the Christmas light display in the Market Square and High Street and is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2025.
The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality Christmas lights display for its residents. The aim is to create a festive display that impresses the community and celebrates the season.
The primary objectives are the following:
Deliver a safe and reliable lighting display that aligns with the design brief and specified locations.
Comply with the established timelines.
Prioritise health and safety in all circumstances
Total value (estimated)
- £66,000 excluding VAT
- £79,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 8 January 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 8 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bidders are required to submit a completed application form by email to jacqueline.coleman@stneots-tc.gov.uk
The email should have the subject line as "Christmas Lights Tender" written on it. Bidders must submit their final tender before the submission deadline of noon on 23rd May 2025.
https://www.stneots-tc.gov.uk/the-council/contracts-and-tenders/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
HOW TO SUBMIT A BID
Submission Requirements
Interested providers must submit all parts of the Application Form and complete all sections from pages 10 onwards.
Bidders must meet all the Minimum Requirements Design Brief or agree to meet them prior to the contract start date to be eligible for appointment.
Submission Format
All bidders are required to submit a completed application form by email to jacqueline.coleman@stneots-tc.gov.uk
The email should have the subject line as "Christmas Lights Tender" written on it. Bidders must submit their final tender before the submission deadline of noon on 23rd May 2025.
TENDER EVALUATION & SELECTION
Procurement Assessment Panel
The procurement assessment panel will consist of St Neots Town Council Officers and nominated Members.
Ownership of Christmas Lights
The successful tenderer will own and maintain all the Christmas Lights, rather than the Town Council.
Detailed Tender
The tender submission should clearly outline how the Tenderer will fulfil the Council's requirements.
Three-Year Agreement
The prices should reflect a three-year agreement. Any cost increases during this period that are not included in the formal tender will not be the Council's responsibility. Tenderers should account for any potential inflation when quoting for the three-year contract
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
St Neots Xmas Lights Tender 2025 - V3.pdf
Tender Document - Tender pack for the three year provision of St Neots Christmas lights display. Pack includes tender information, provision particulars and application form.
Contracting authority
St Neots Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBV-3979-WGMN
The Priory
St Neots
PE19 1ER
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01480388911
Email: enquiries@stneots-tc.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government