Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Stowmarket Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064917Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£20k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 Mar 2026

Deadline 30 Apr 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-064917
Total value
£20,000 excluding VAT
£24,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
14 Jun 2026 to 15 Jan 2029
Possible extension to 15 Jan 2031

Possible extension up to 15.01.31

Main category
services
CPV classifications
31522000
31527260
39298910
42131300
51000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Design Quality and Visual Impactquality40.00%
Quality, Deliverability & Durabilityquality20.00%
Sustainabilityquality10.00%
Pricing & Value for Moneyprice20.00%
Experience & Referencesquality10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

See tender specification documents

see tender specification document

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
30 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
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)
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure