Christmas Lighting Design, Hire, Maintenance, Installation and Storage Contract
Summary
Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council has published a contract notice seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the design, hire, maintenance, installation, and storage of Christmas lighting and decorations across the towns. The contract has an estimated value of £90,000 to £120,000 (£40,000 per annum) over a three-year term from October 2026 to January 2029. Submissions must be received by 29 April 2026 at 12pm via the Council's website.
What changed
The Town Council has published an open opportunity notice inviting suitably experienced companies to submit expressions of interest for a Christmas lighting and decorations contract. The notice sets out requirements for design, hire, maintenance, installation, and storage services across Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, with a maximum annual budget of £40,000 over three years.
Suppliers interested in this public sector contract opportunity should review the full evaluation criteria on the Council's website and prepare submissions demonstrating their relevant experience, equal access commitments, and Health and Safety record before the 29 April 2026 deadline. The contract is classified as suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs, with the competitive quotation procedure applying to below-threshold procurements.
What to do next
- Visit the Council's website for full tender requirements
- Submit expressions of interest by 29 April 2026 at 12pm
- Demonstrate relevant experience and Health and Safety record
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Published date: 15 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 29 April 2026, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000
- Construction work - 45000000
- Repair and maintenance services - 50000000
Location of contract
TA8 1LE
Value of contract
£90,000 to £120,000
Procurement reference
002/26
Published date
15 April 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
5 October 2026
Contract end date
19 January 2029
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
What is a competitive quotation (below threshold)? The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Expressions of Interest for Christmas Lighting & Decorations in
Burnham on Sea & Highbridge.
The Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design, hire, maintenance, installation and storage of Christmas lighting and decorations.
The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation and ongoing maintenance of Christmas lighting and decorations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge.
Companies must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Companies must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly, contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record free from enforcement action will not be considered.
The Town Council has a budget of a maximum £40,000 per annum, with the contract to run for three years for a total value of £120,000.
The tender submission will need to demonstrate how the funding will be spent; submissions to include initial designs and budgets.
For full details of the Expression of Interest requirements, evaluation and assessment, please visit the Council's website https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/your-council/finances/contracts
More information
Links
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Katherine Noble
Address
The Old Courthouse
BURNHAM-ON-SEA
TA81LE
England
Telephone
01278 788088
townclerk@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk
Website
https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk
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