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Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme Tender

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Published March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 23rd, 2026

Summary

Stowmarket Town Council has published a tender notice for a Christmas lighting scheme. The estimated value of the contract is £24,000 including VAT, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. The contract is expected to run from June 2026 to January 2029, with a possible extension.

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Stowmarket Town Council has issued a tender notice for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme for the town centre and council-owned buildings. The estimated total value for the contract, which is above the relevant threshold, is £24,000 including VAT. The procurement identifier is ocds-h6vhtk-064917, and the notice identifier is 2026/S 000-026507.

Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on April 30, 2026. Site visits are scheduled for April 17, 2026, with booked appointments only. The contract is anticipated to commence on June 15, 2026, and conclude on January 15, 2029, with an option for extension up to January 15, 2031. Potential bidders should review the tender specification documents for detailed legal, financial, and technical capacity requirements.

What to do next

Review tender specification documents for Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme.
Submit tender by April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Book site visit appointment if required.

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Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Stowmarket Town Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-026507

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064917 (view related notices)

Published 23 March 2026, 5:49pm

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Description

Stowmarket Town Council invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme.

The scheme will cover the town centre, from Ipswich Street (opposite The Regal), through the town centre and along Bury Street, as well as the exterior of Town Council-owned buildings, including The Regal Theatre, Milton House, and Stowmarket Community Centre.

The Town Council is seeking a high-quality, design-led scheme that enhances the visual appearance of the town centre and creates a welcoming and engaging festive experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Total value (estimated)

£20,000 excluding VAT
£24,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

15 June 2026 to 15 January 2029
Possible extension to 15 January 2031
4 years, 7 months, 1 day Description of possible extension:

Possible extension up to 15.01.31

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

Christmas tree lights

Lighting systems

Christmas tree

Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves

Installation services (except software)

Contract locations

UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

See tender specification documents

Technical ability conditions of participation

see tender specification document

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Tender submission deadline

30 April 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://stowmarkettowncouncil.gov.uk /

Karld@stowmarket.org

Subject : Tender Submission Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Site Visits 17.04.26 - Booked Appointments only. (alternative later dates may be available)

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

15 June 2026

Award criteria

| Name | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design Quality and Visual Impact | Quality | 40% |
| Quality, Deliverability & Durability | Quality | 20% |
| Pricing & Value for Money | Price | 20% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 10% |
| Experience & References | Quality | 10% |