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Cirencester Christmas Lights 2027-2031
Published 5 May 2026
5 May 2026
Closed 1 Jul 2026
- Primary CPV
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31522000 *
Christmas tree lights
- Location
- 🇬🇧 North East
- Value
- £28,000
- Contract
-
4 years Duration
01/04/2027 31/03/2031
- Contract Types
-
31 *Electrical machinery, equipment & lighti...Full CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Bingham House, 1 Dyer Street,, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2PP, United Kingdom · UKC
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
- Technical Specifications (cirencester.gov.uk) · Technical Specifications
- Technical Specifications (cirencestertowncouncil.sharepoint.... · Technical Specifications
- Bidding Documents (find-tender.service.gov.uk) · Bidding Documents
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Cirencester Town Council
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Reference: CTC/2027/CL27-31
Cirencester Town Council oversees the Christmas light display throughout the town centre. We are inviting tenders for the design, supply, storage, annual maintenance and testing of high-quality Christmas lights. This contract will cover the festive light displays for the 2027to 2031 Christmas seasons, starting in November 2027 (5-year contract). The Town Council prefers that costs are distributed evenly across the duration of the contract.
The display is expected to be attractive, reliable, and environmentally conscious and will be the highlight of the annual light switch-on event held on the last Saturday of November. The Town Council is also responsible for Christmas in Cirencester celebrations and holds the annual Advent Market & Light Switch-on and Christmas Markets to boost civic pride and stimulate local trade.
We welcome proposals from experienced and innovative providers who can help deliver a high-quality festive experience for residents and visitors alike.
Our primary objectives are as follows:
• Deliver a safe and reliable lighting display that aligns with the design brief and specific locations.
• Comply with the established timelines
• Ensure the festive lights and safe and meet current legislations
• Ensure that the scheme meets environmental and sustainability credentials.
Key Requirements for 2027 Scheme Onwards
Design style:
o Highlight the historic and classic nature of Cirencester.
o Warm, welcoming festive atmosphere rather than overly modern or commercial.
Sustainability:
o Use of low-energy systems (LED, efficient power use, durable materials).
o Minimise environmental impact while delivering a high-quality festive display.
Christmas tree:
o Council arranges delivery and collection of a 40ft real tree.
o Operator to design and install tree decorations within the lighting scheme budget
o Work with sponsors, as required, in relation to additional tree decorations
Coverage:
o All streets must continue to be lit
Site Overview
Key Locations Include:
• Market Place
• Cricklade Street
• Castle Street
• Dyer Street
• Silver Street
• Town Centre Christmas tree - 40ft
Budget
£28,000 per annum (excl. VAT). Offers above this figure may be considered, but £28,000 is the working baseline.
Prices must remain valid for the duration of the project timeline.
Cost Clarity
Tenderers should clearly specify what is included within each cost area. The Town Council will not make payments for costs that are not listed or for services that are ancillary to the main service provision.
Service Requirements
• Design and supply high quality Christmas lighting displays and decorations, subject to Town Council approval.
• Install all lighting and supporting infrastructure across agreed town centre locations each November.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and rapid emergency repairs throughout the festive period.
• Remove all lighting and decorations by mid January each year.
• Safely store all lighting and decorations following the festive season.
• Ensure all installations are safe, weather resistant, and fully compliant with UK electrical and safety standards.
• Include appropriate lighting for the town's Christmas tree (40ft).
• Enhance and utilise existing infrastructure wherever possible.
• Deliver energy efficient lighting designed to withstand UK winter weather conditions.
• Use lighting styles that complement and respect the town's historic architecture.
• Create a consistent, cohesive festive theme across the entire town centre.
• Select lighting and design features that are suitable and considerate for neurodiverse visitors.
• Maintain clear sightlines with non obstructive, safely positioned installations to support easy and safe navigation.
• Where possible, use sustainable materials and repurposed or upcycled decorations.
• Maintain clear space at the top of Cricklade Street and Dyer Street for placement of a sponsor's banner
• To supply drop down switches or remote fobs to facilitate light switch on/off from ground level
Full CPV breakdown
- 31522000 — Christmas tree lights (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Procurement method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- No
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Active
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Framework details
- Tender Evaluation & Selection Procurement Assessment Panel The procurement assessment panel will consist of Cirencester Town Council Officers and nominated Members. Tender Evaluation & Scoring Each tender will be independently scored using the criteria, evaluation and scoring matrices below. Criteria & Weighting Each measurement is assigned a specific weighting. 1. Quality of Design & Creativity 25% • Originality and festive appeal of the proposed design • Suitability for location and demographics • Use of colour, themes, and focal points (e.g. town square tree, lampposts) • Inclusion of modern elements (e.g. interactive lighting, sustainable materials) • Visual impact in day/night conditions 2. Installation & Safety Methodology 15% • Clear, practical installation schedule and methodology • Compliance with health & safety regulations • Evidence of qualified personnel and equipment • Risk assessments and traffic/pedestrian management plans • Emergency repair strategy and 24/7 call-out process 3. Experience and References 10% • Relevant projects completed in the last 3-5 years • Positive client references/testimonials • Demonstrated ability to deliver similar scale and complexity • Evidence of long-term contracts or repeat clients 4. Environmental Considerations 10% • Use of LED or low-energy lighting • Minimisation of waste or recyclable materials • Carbon reduction initiatives in transport and operations • Proposal for sustainable storage or reuse of lighting • Environmental policies or accreditations 5. Price 30% • Total cost against budget • Value for money considering scope and quality • Transparent pricing breakdown (labour, materials, contingency) 6. Social Value 10% • Use of local supply chain and SMEs • Support for community groups, charities, or educational initiatives • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices • Added social benefits beyond the core contract (volunteering, workshops, community engagement) • Clear measurement and reporting of social value outcomes 0 Unacceptable No response or extremely limited response. Response inconsistent and/or unworkable and/or does not address our requirements. Shows extremely limited understanding of, and/or extremely inappropriate approach to the matter in question. 1 Poor Response is limited and is lacking in relation to a significant proportion of material elements, is unworkable and/or inconsistent and only partially meets our requirements. Shows limited understanding of, and/or inappropriate approach to, the matter in question. 2 Satisfactory Response broadly responds to our requirements at a reasonable standard. Shows reasonable understanding of, and/or acceptable approach to, the matter in question. 3 Good Response meets our requirements at a high standard and exceeds them in one or two respects. Shows very sound understanding of, and appropriate approach to, the matter in question. 4 Very Good Response meets our requirements at a very high standard and exceeds them in a number of respects. Shows extremely sound understanding of, and highly appropriate approach to, the matter in question. 5 Excellent Exemplary response; exceeds expectations in all respects, and Bidder could not be expected to answer questions more comprehensively or appropriately. Award Once we have carried out the evaluation and identified the successful tenderer(s), we will tell all bidders in writing by email if they are invited to interview.
- Submission method
- all bidders are required to submit a completed electronic document to markets@cirencester.gov.uk for the attention of Sarah Oakley. Paper submissions will not be accepted. https://cirencestertowncouncil.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/Operations/IQA3rzO1sqd9SqKqUFqBDQvqAc6MX_ZL3RYPgng8P1AL3cg?e=6sg59S
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 05 May 2026 14:51
- Deadline
- 01 Jul 2026 12:00
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059b24
- Notice ID
- CTC/2027/CL27-31
Full notice record
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Organisations
| Name | Cirencester Town Council |
| Address › Street | Bingham House, 1 Dyer Street, |
| Address › Town / city | Cirencester, Gloucestershire |
| Address › Postcode | GL7 2PP |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKK13 |
| Role | buyer |
| Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
Buyer
| Name | Cirencester Town Council |
Tender
| Title | Cirencester Christmas Lights 2027-2031 |
| Status | active |
| Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Christmas tree lights |
| Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Exterior lights |
| Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Lighting systems |
| Item › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Installation of outdoor illumination equipment |
| Item › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Region (NUTS) | UKC |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Region (NUTS) | UKD |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Region (NUTS) | UKE |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Region (NUTS) | UKF |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Region (NUTS) | UKG |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Region (NUTS) | UKH |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Region (NUTS) | UKI |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Region (NUTS) | UKK |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £33,600 |
| Value › Value | £28,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Below threshold - open competition |
| Category | services |
| Above threshold | No |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Maximum Participants | 1 |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Method | With and without reopening competition |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Type | closed |
| Submission Terms › Electronic submission | allowed |
| Bidding period › End | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Other Requirements › Reserved Participation Location › Gazetteer › Identifiers | K02000001 |
| Lot › Status | active |
| Lot › Value › Value incl. VAT | £33,600 |
| Lot › Value › Value | £28,000 |
| Lot › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Contract period › Start | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Lot › Contract period › End | 31 Mar 2031 |
| Document › Document 1 › Document type | Technical specifications |
| Document › Document 1 › Link | https://cirencester.gov.uk/ |
| Document › Document 2 › Document type | Technical specifications |
| Document › Document 2 › Link | https://cirencestertowncouncil.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/Operations/IQA3rzO... |
| Document › Document 3 › Document type | Bidding documents |
| Document › Document 3 › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15654 |
| Document › Document 4 › Document type | Tender notice |
| Document › Document 4 › Description | Tender notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Document 4 › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041122-2026 |
| Document › Document 4 › Published | 5 May 2026 |