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# Christmas Lights 2026-2028

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/christmas-lights-2026-2028-ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Christchurch Town Council: "Christmas Lights 2026-2028". Published status: complete. Published Value: £120,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Christchurch Town Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/christchurch-town-council-GB-PPON-PXDZ-7528-GJXG)
- **Published Value:** £120,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 April 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £120,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/christmas-lights-2026-2028-ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/christmas-lights-2026-2028-ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Submission address: procurement@christchurch-tc.gov.uk
Submission method and instructions:
All tender submissions must be sent electronically to the email address above. Tenders must include:
A completed Tender Submission Form
All required supporting documentation as set out in the Specification
Contact details for the organisation and the named project lead

## Description
The contract covered the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance and removal of Christmas lighting displays across Christchurch for the 2026-2028 festive seasons, with the option to extend for a further year.
The scope included the provision of all lighting equipment and infrastructure, the installation and operation of displays across key town centre, coastal and community locations, and the lighting of either one or up to seven Christmas trees supplied by the Council.
The service was delivered as a fully managed solution, including project management, maintenance and fault response during the operational period, and compliance with all relevant safety, electrical and highway standards.
The contract was awarded on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of all costs associated with delivery of the service (excluding VAT), including design, labour, equipment, maintenance, and associated risks.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31000000, 51100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £120,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2029

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Christmas Lights Design, Installation and Maintenance Contract 2026-2028 (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **SPARKX LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-163080`
  - Value: £120,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 12/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F020669-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-18T15:45:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T00:58:32.104Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0664cc