Scope
Description
Chorley & South Ribble Council invited suppliers to tender for the Christmas lights contract, covering installation, attendance at light switch on events, removal, storage, and Maintenance of festive lighting across Chorley and South Ribble. We are seeking professional companies who can deliver an exceptional value for money service. The contract will run for three years with the option to extend by a further 2 years in the form of 2 X 12 month extensions (3+1+1).
Contract 1. Installation, Maintenance and Storage of Christmas Lighting on behalf of Chorley and South Ribble Councils
Supplier
Contract value
- £536,898 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2031
- 5 years, 3 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
3+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The potential of the purchase of additional lights for South Ribble and Chorley if needed
CPV classifications
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Contract locations
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
City Illuminations Limited
- Companies House: 04176527
Griffin House, Ledson Road
Manchester
M23 9GP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Installation, Maintenance and Storage of Christmas Lighting on behalf of Chorley and South Ribble Councils
Contracting authority
Chorley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDH-2434-XWYH
Union Street
Chorley
PR7 1AL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Region: UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government