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Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender
Christmas tree lights
Illuminated signs and nameplates
Installation services (except software)
UK
Published value
£70,500
Submission deadline 29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Littlehampton Town Council: "Littlehampton Town Council Christmas Illuminations Tender". Published status: active. Published value: £70,500. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Littlehampton Town Council | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £70,500 |
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityLittlehampton Town Council | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published19 Mar 2026, 16:56 GMT | Last source update19 Mar 2026, 16:56 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationChristmas tree lights, Illuminated signs and nameplates, Installation services (except software) | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06621f | ||
What is being bought
The Council requires a Christmas illuminations contractor to provide Christmas lights to Littlehampton Town Centre and Wick High Street.
Littlehampton Town Council are inviting tenders for the provision of services in respect of the supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of leased Christmas lights and decorations annually. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Community Engagement and Development team. The council is open to new suggestions for Christmas illuminations and looking for the 'WOW' factor.
Essential requirements
Location Item
High Street Swags x15, 3D shapes X2, Christmas Tree x1
Surrey Street Swags x6
Beach Road Swags x8
Anchor Springs Store fronts , lights in street tree x1
Arundel Road Store fronts (covers 3 shops and then 2 shops) or lampposts (4 potentially), suggestions welcomed
East Street Suggestions welcomed
Duke Street Lights in street trees x3
The Arcade Swag lights x5
Franciscan Way Lamppost wraps x5
Wick Shopping Area Lamppost wraps x7 and lights in street tree x2
See uploaded document ' Christmas Illuminations Invitation to Tender 2026 to 2028' for full details.
Attend the Littlehampton Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch on event each year to coordinate the switching on of the lights.
Attend the Wick Christmas Lights Switch on event each year.
The contractor is required to install the Christmas Lights two weeks before the Christmas Lights Switch on event which will happen on 21 November 2026. 2027 and 2028 to be confirmed. It is preferred the lights are not installed before Remembrance Sunday.
The total maximum budget for three years is £70,500
All clarification is to be processed through Find a Tender / tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk and will be shared with all prospective bidders to ensure an open and transparent process.
Site visits are to be arranged by appointment with the listed contact. If you would like to meet with us or make a site visit, please call 01903 732063 and ask for Lucy Hall or e-mail lhall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Closing date Sunday 29 March 2026
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
19 Mar 2026, 16:56 GMT - Official notice release published
17 Mar 2026, 15:12 GMT - Official notice release published
4 Mar 2026, 14:34 GMT - Official notice release published
4 Mar 2026, 14:21 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
4 Mar 2026, 14:21 GMT - Published value updated to £70,500
4 Mar 2026, 13:56 GMT - Status changed to active
4 Mar 2026, 13:56 GMT - Official notice release published
4 Mar 2026, 13:56 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
4 Mar 2026, 13:56 GMT - Buyer information updated
4 Mar 2026, 13:56 GMT - Published tender amendment
Not publishedUpdated document on questions and answers.
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished value£70,500The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
19 Mar 2026, 16:56 GMT - Submission deadline
29 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Littlehampton Town Council
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PBRX-4153-XDZLDocuments (10)
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- 19 Mar 2026, 16:56 GMT
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