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Christmas Lights 3 year Contract

Crowborough Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:24.

Opportunity overview

Crowborough Town Council organises an annual Christmas event, where the Christmas Lights are switched on. This tradition has been held in Crowborough for years and is seen as an important part of the Christmas event, as well as marking the beginning of the Christmas celebrations. The event itself attracts over 1000 people from all over Crowborough, covering all ages and backgrounds. The event also creates a great space for local business to showcase their products and services. The event is greatly valued by young families, and it really sets the scene for the beginning of the festive season. Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the hire, installation/dismantling, and maintenance of the festive lights for the town. The contract will be awarded for a period of three years commencing in 2026. The installation of the lights will be in November before the light switch-on event. They will remain in place until January.

Classification

  • CPV31522000 — Christmas tree lights
  • CPV31527200 — Exterior lights
  • CPV31527260 — Lighting systems
  • CPV51100000 — Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1£54k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0586e1
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Must be a paper copy delivered to: Crowborough Town Counci Council Offices Pine Grove Crowborough East Sussex TN6 1DH
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
54,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
64,800

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Description
Mandatory Information for Submission Completed Form of Tender - signed and dated. Proposed Programme of Works - timeline for installation and dismantling. Company Profile & Experience - including three references for similar public display projects. Health & Safety Documents: Method Statement and Risk Assessments Company Health & Safety Policy Accident and enforcement history (past 5 years) including any RIDDOR Insurance Certificates: Public Liability Insurance (minimum £5M) Employer's Liability Insurance Technical Information: Description of lighting and control systems Specification of lighting frames Testing of anchors and wire LED specifications Social & Community Value Plan - sustainability, waste minimisation. Subcontractor Details (if applicable) - including qualifications and roles Declaration of No Conflict of Interest. Evaluation Criteria (Scoring System) Tenders that meet the compliance requirements will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria: Category Weighting Scoring Criteria Price Competitiveness 30% 10 Points: Lowest tender receives full marks. 7 Points: Up to 5% above the lowest bid. 5 Points: Up to 10% above the lowest bid. 3 Points: More than 10% above the lowest bid with minimal justification. 0 Points: Bid is significantly higher than market rates without justification. Quality of Proposals 25% 10 Points: Proposals include innovative, visually appealing designs and demonstrate a clear understanding of the town's needs. 7 Points: Proposals show good understanding and creativity with only minor gaps or repetition from previous years. 5 Points: Proposals meet basic expectations with some creative elements but limited originality or design variation. 3 Points: Proposals lack imagination, show limited variety, or are too similar to previous years. 0 Points: Proposals are generic, unsuitable, or do not address the specification adequately. Relevant Experience & References 20% 10 Points: Evidence of three or more completed contracts of similar scope and scale (preferably in public realm or town centre lighting), with strong references. 7 Points: Two similar projects completed with positive feedback or references. 5 Points: One similar project with satisfactory performance. 3 Points: Limited relevant experience with mixed feedback or no references. 0 Points: No demonstrated relevant experience or unsatisfactory reference history. Health & Safety & Methodology 15% 10 Points: Comprehensive Health & Safety Plan provided, including specific risk assessments, PPE, cherry picker/licensing approach, and detailed method statements. 7 Points: Mostly complete Health & Safety documents with only minor omissions. 5 Points: Acceptable level of documentation but lacking some detail or clarity. 3 Points: Incomplete or unclear documentation with some safety concerns. 0 Points: No Health & Safety plan or poor/inadequate documentation. Social Value & Environmental Impact 10% 10 Points: Strong commitment shown through use of low-energy LED lighting, recycling of components, minimal packaging, local workforce, and community benefit initiatives. 7 Points: Moderate sustainability plan with partial recycling, LED usage, and occasional local engagement. 5 Points: Some sustainability elements included but lacking a coherent plan. 3 Points: Minimal effort to address environmental or social responsibility. 0 Points: No evidence of environmental or social consideration.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
31522000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Christmas tree lights
Entry 2
Id
31527200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exterior lights
Entry 3
Id
31527260
Scheme
CPV
Description
Lighting systems
Entry 4
Id
51100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-4250
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
A-4251
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
A-4252
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
A-4253
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
048333-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
13 Aug 2025, 11:30

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PTVM-6962-RPLN
Name
Crowborough Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ22
Country
GB
Locality
Crowborough
Postal Code
TN61DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PTVM-6962-RPLN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Crowborough · UKJ22 · TN61DH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0586e1-2025-08-13T11:30:13+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·