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# Leominster Christmas Lights

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/leominster-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-055676). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leominster Town Council: "Leominster Christmas Lights". Published status: active. Published Value: £100,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leominster Town Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leominster-town-council-GB-PPON-PRDB-7887-CZZG)
- **Published Value:** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 July 2025 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Christmas tree lights, Commissioning of public lighting installations
- **Delivery Location:** UKG
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/leominster-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-055676#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-055676`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **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/leominster-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-055676#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** All tenderers are to complete sections 4-12 of the supplied Request for Tender form and return their submission by Monday 21st July 2025 at midnight to: christmaslights@leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk

## Description
Leominster's most recent Christmas Lights contract has come to an end and Leominster Town Council is seeking an experienced and qualified contractor for a new town centre Christmas Lighting display contract, beginning in November 2025. The scheme of work involves design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of leased Christmas lights and decorations annually, together with annual testing of eyebolts and catenary wires during the contracted period. 
The Council is looking for a display that:
-	Offers maximum coverage within the identified budget of £20,000 (2025/26)
-	Responds to resident preferences identified through consultation
-	Is energy efficient, with minimal environmental impact
-	Is compatible with the existing electrical services and power supplies
Basic Display Requirements
The display should cover the following areas of the town, as a minimum. Please note that catenary wire is in place where the street name has a * against it:
•	West Street *
•	South Street 
•	High Street *
•	Broad Street 
•	Drapers Lane *
•	Corn Square
•	Victoria Street *
•	Corn Street *
•	School Lane *
Lights must be set with existing automatic timers, to come on daily at 4:00pm and go off at 11pm.
Design Principles
-	Previous lighting schemes have included a mix of festoon lighting, cross street motifs, and column displays.
-	Design scheme must include the decorating of a 20-foot Christmas tree in Corn Square with strings of LED lights. 
-	Cross street decorations must utilise the existing catenary wires and column structures.
-	Consideration should also be given to the locations of existing fixing points, their suitability and undertaking of strength testing certification. Existing catenary wires were last tested in 2024. 
-	Consultation results
o	Residents expressed a preference for multicoloured lights, over warm white or cold white.
o	Residents expressed a preference for a traditional design, rather than artistic modern or festive characters.
o	Residents are keen to see cross-street icicles or festoon lighting, cross-street motifs (e.g. stars, snowflakes, decorated panels) and column displays included within the lighting design scheme.
Installation and Removal
-	Prior to installation, the contractor must ensure that all eye bolts, catenary wires and support brackets are inspected by a suitably qualified person to confirm that they are fit for purpose. Leominster Town Council must receive a copy of any test certificates and will be responsible for payment for the replacement or repair of any eyebolts or catenary wires. Any replacement or repair work, (which must be authorised in advance in writing by the Council), shall be carried out by a qualified contractor. 
-	All lighting power boxes and timers shall be tested prior to the installation of lights. Leominster Town Council must receive a copy of any test certificates and will be responsible for payment for the replacement or repair of any boxes or timers. Any replacement or repair work, (whic...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/leominster-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-055676)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31522000, 50232110
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 31/01/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F036315-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-07-01T09:42:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T19:44:38.299Z
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