Scope
Description
Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Christmas Lighting Contractor that will be responsible for, the installation and removal of Dunstable's Christmas lighting scheme, together with its storage, and maintenance as well as the testing of columns, lighting, mechanical, structural and electrical. It is expected that the successful contractor will carry out all work in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. The tender value is up to £75,000 and should cover a 5 year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council may choose to extend for a further 5 years, based on budget and viability of contractor.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council is also taking this opportunity to obtain quotes for extending its Christmas lighting scheme, and a separate table should be completed for this stand-alone item.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
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)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Tenders response forms are completed and then scored. These are then presented to committee for member approval and agreement of budget.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Scores will be given against the information supplied under the following criteria:
quality - e.g. service provided, evidence of experience, qualifications etc.
financial - e.g value for money, costs per item and overall tender price.
social - e.g. equalities, local, environmental.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
3a. MASTER - TENDER INTRODUCTION Christmas lighting .docx
3b. MASTER APP B TENDER RESPONSE FORM Christmas Lighting 25.docx
Contracting authority
Dunstable Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLYC-5416-HMXW
Grove House 76 High Street North
Dunstable
LU6 3JG
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dunstable.gov.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government