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# Liskeard Christmas Lights

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liskeard-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-067e47). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Liskeard Town Council: "Liskeard Christmas Lights". Published status: active. Published Value: £60,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.liskeard.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Liskeard Town Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/liskeard-town-council-GB-PPON-PCRH-7326-HXMR)
- **Published Value:** £60,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 April 2026 at 09:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Christmas tree, Christmas tree lights, Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liskeard-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-067e47#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067e47`

## 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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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liskeard-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-067e47#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [liskeard.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liskeard.gov.uk%2Ftenders-3%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liskeard-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-067e47#participate

## Description
Liskeard Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide a Christmas Lighting Display in Liskeard Town Centre for three years (2026, 2027 & 2028). The scheme of work involves design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of leased Christmas lights and decorations annually. The Council is looking for new designs and ideas, possibly with a Cornish theme, and is interested in eco-friendly displays, e.g. energy efficient LEDs, solar options, etc.  
1.	Background
Liskeard is an old market town located in South East Cornwall with a population of approx. 10,000, which also services a large hinterland of local villages of a further approx. 30,000 people. The town centre is all located within a conservation area. Several of the buildings are Grade II listed or slate hung and there are limited heights. 
2.	Tender Requirements
Tenderers are invited to use their experience and their product ranges and design knowledge to present a scheme for Liskeard that enhances the town centre during the festive period.
The scheme should create a focal point on The Parade/Barras Street where the town Christmas tree will be located, together with the entry points to the town, Windsor Place, Dean Street, Greenbank Road, Pike Street and Baytree Hill. The pedestrianised shopping area in Fore Street should also be included (see photographs in Appendix B).
Key points:
•	Your proposal should demonstrate that you have taken into consideration the geography of the town and its limitations.
•	Consideration should also be given to the possible use of existing infrastructure (eye bolts and wall brackets), their suitability, undertaking load testing and any new or replacement fittings which may be required.
•	You will be expected to apply to Cornwall Council for any road closures that may be required to undertake the works along with any closure management required.
•	Full insurance cover will need to be provided for installation, including operatives, duration of installation season and the taking down of the lights.
•	Risk Assessments and Method Statements will be required covering all elements of your works.
•	Electrical testing and certification will be required.
•	All lights must comply with the appropriate UK and European standards and be annually tested and certified with all repairs necessary included in the contract price.
•	You will need to submit to Cornwall Council an Application to Hang Seasonal Lighting over the Highway (In accordance with s178 of the Highways Act 1980)
•	You need to provide all access equipment.
•	You will need to provide ongoing maintenance and repair during the course of the Christmas period. Any faults must be rectified within 48 hours unless evidence is provided of the need for an appropriate extension. The successful contractor must offer an emergency repair service in the event of a health and safety issue with the Christmas lights.
•	The quotation needs to include removal from site, ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liskeard-christmas-lights-ocds-h6vhtk-067e47)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31522000, 39298910, 51100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £60,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/05/2026 to 31/01/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032063-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-08T14:38:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:23:40.943Z
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