Scope
Description
The design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance, removal and storage of a comprehensive Christmas lighting and decorations scheme for Ware Town Centre. The contract will run for five Christmas seasons (2026-2030).
Total value (estimated)
- £336,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
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)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
2 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.waretowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/contracts-and-tenders/
Submissions may be made electronically to:
tenders@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
or by post to:
Terry Philpott, Town Clerk,
Ware Town Council, Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | See breakdown in attachment. |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Cost | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Ware Town Council Festive Lighting Tender Form.pdf
Ware_Town_Council_Festive_Lighting_Tender_2025 final.pdf
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.waretowncouncil.gov.uk/the-council/contracts-and-tenders/
Contracting authority
Ware Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTJ-1363-YWHQ
The Priory
High Street
SG12 9AL
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01920 460316
Email: info@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
Website: https://www.waretowncouncil.gov.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government