Christmas Lights

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1cProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£50k

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

04 Jun 2026

Deadline 06 Jul 2026

Description

Wem Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably experienced and qualified companies for: • Installation, removal and storage of the Christmas Lighting display in Wem which includes 1 bespoke over the road framed display, 2 X bespoke on building frames, 80 x 3ft artificial Christmas trees inc. lights and 220m Maxi LED Festoon Lighting. • Annual maintenance and inspection of the existing electrical lines and associated infrastructure on Wem High Street and Aston Road which provide power for the small Christmas Trees, over the road frame and Maxi LED Lights. • Erection and removal of catenary wires for Maxi LED Lights. • Annual inspection and upgrading where necessary of all Christmas lighting infrastructure including eye bolts, lights, trees, brackets, sockets and wiring. • The decoration of 1 x 20ft Christmas Tree with white (colour) electric lights and removal of illuminations by a date specified. • Inspection and maintenance of 5 fixed tree lights on the Leek Street trees. • Lease, storage, installation and removal of 3 x lamppost column decorations including structural testing of lighting columns onto which they will be fixed. • Attend and oversee the switch on element of the annual light switch event (last Saturday in November) 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.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1c
Total value
£50,000 excluding VAT
£60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2029
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2031

On the satisfactory fulfilment of the contract the Council may consider extending the contract by a further two years at a renegotiated price.

Main category
works
CPV classifications
31000000
45000000
92000000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice80.00%
Local ContextEvidence of proximity to Wem •quality15.00%
commitment to energy reduction and sustainabilityquality5.00%

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
06 Jul 2026, 3:00 pm
Submission address
www.wem.gov.uk/contracts Wem Town Council Wem Library High Street Wem SY45AA Provide the tender document in envelope marked "Tender-Strictly Confidential -Christmas Lighting Contract to be opened by Town Clerk only". The envelope must bear no name or other distinguishing matter or mark revealing the identity of the sender. Email submissions will be accepted but they must be marked Tender-Strictly Confidential Christmas Lighting Contract to be opened by Town Clerk only in the subject line.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition