Scope
Reference
P-0336
Description
This procurement is for Design & Provision of Manchester's Christmas Lighting Scheme.
The contract period will be for 5 years. It is intended for the contract to commence 07th November 2025.
The procurement encompasses the following lots:
Lot 1 - Core Lighting Scheme:
The Supplier will be required to install and maintain energy-efficient LED Lighting in existing tree locations as identified in Appendix I.
This lot also includes the provision of artistic high-quality motifs, fit with the city centre in existing column mounts, and the installation of artistic and dynamic displays in the existing fixing points on Deansgate and King Street as identified in Appendix I.
Suppliers will be asked to provide a scheme based on gold, silver and bronze options for each specific location.
The Bronze level package for an area will be at standard level provision, with options to upgrade the content to silver and gold.
MCC and partners will select the appropriate scheme for each individual location - and seek private sector sponsorship to upgrade key areas in line with stakeholder ambitions.
Lot 2 - Ground Level Feature Installations:
The Supplier will be required to provide creative solutions to install up to 8 ground level feature installations within Manchester city centre.
Lot 3 - New large Scale Santa Feature:
The Supplier will be required to design, manufacture, install, derig, store and maintain a new iconic Santa feature for Manchester, each year across the term of the 5-year
contract.
Lot 1. Core Lighting Scheme
Description
The Supplier will be required to install and maintain energy-efficient LED Lighting in existing tree locations as identified in Appendix I.This lot also includes the provision of artistic high-quality motifs, fit with the city centre in existing column mounts, and the installation of artistic and dynamic displays in the existing fixing points on Deansgate and King Street as identified in Appendix I.Supplier's will be asked to provide a scheme based on gold, silver and bronze options for each specific locationThe Bronze level package for an area will be at standard level provision, with options to upgrade the content to silver and gold. MCC and partners will select the appropriate scheme for each individual location - and seek private sector sponsorship to upgrade key areas in line with stakeholder ambitions.
Lot 2. Ground Level Feature Installations
Description
The Supplier will be required to provide creative solutions to install up to 8 ground level feature installations within Manchester city centre.
Lot 3. New large scale Santa Feature
Description
The Supplier will be required to design, manufacture, install, derig, store and maintain a new iconic Santa feature for Manchester, each year across the term of the 5-year contract
Contract 1. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 1 Core Lighting Scheme
Lots
Lot 1. Core Lighting Scheme
Supplier
Contract value
- £757,826.50 excluding VAT
- £909,391.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 November 2025 to 6 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 79952000 - Event services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract value is less than £5 million including VAT.
Contract 2. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 2 Ground Level Feature Installations
Lots
Lot 2. Ground Level Feature Installations
Supplier
Contract value
- £647,144.10 excluding VAT
- £776,572.92 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 November 2025 to 6 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 79952000 - Event services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract value is less than £5 million including VAT.
Contract 3. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 3 New Large Scale Santa Feature
Lots
Lot 3. New large scale Santa Feature
Supplier
Contract value
- £449,950 excluding VAT
- £539,940 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 November 2025 to 6 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 79952000 - Event services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract value is less than £5 million including VAT.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
- Companies House: SC152939
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLHL-6276-XGTN
Unit O, Baird Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate
Glenrothes
KY7 4PA
United Kingdom
Region: UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 3 New Large Scale Santa Feature
MK ILLUMINATION (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04366174
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVR-9922-TGQM
Unit 1 Witton Business Park
Blackburn
BB2 2TS
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@mk-illumination.co.uk
Website: https://mkillumination.co.uk/
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 1 Core Lighting Scheme
Contract 2. Annual Festive Lights - Lot 2 Ground Level Feature Installations
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government