Planning

Workington Christmas Lights

  • Workington Town Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-046197

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0581b5 (view related notices)

Published 5 August 2025, 2:55pm



Scope

Reference

CL2025-2031

Description

Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take-down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays.

The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required.

Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly.

As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations.

Budget: Approximately £50-55,000 per year

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031
  • Possible extension to 31 May 2033
  • 7 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
  • 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
  • 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
  • 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

6 August 2025

Engagement process description

Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take-down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays.

The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required.

Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly.

As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations.

Budget: Approximately £50-55,000 per year

www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

7 August 2025


Contracting authority

Workington Town Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQR-1381-YHGX

The Town Hall, Oxford Street

WORKINGTON

CA14 2RS

United Kingdom

Contact name: Emma Chapman

Telephone: 01900702986

Email: office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Website: https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government