Procurement
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2026-2031
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Link to Find A Tender notice of preliminary market engagement notice.
Workington Christmas Lights - Find a Tender
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Link to Find A Tender notice of Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047268-2025
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Workington Town Council is seeking a contractor for the supply, installation, take-down and storage of leased Christmas lighting displays.
The contract is for five years, starting in June 2026 and ending in June 2031. With an option to extend for a further two years if required.
Workington has a relatively large Christmas lighting display for a town of its size and the displays extend to encompass most of the town centre. The Town Council is ambitious in its approach and aims to have a display that is bold and impactful, but one that is also environmentally friendly.
As technology is developing all the time, the council is looking for new ideas and innovations.
Budget: Approximately £50-55,000 per year.
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Key dates:
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June/July: Pull testing. Permits are required from Cumberland Council so the contractor will need to confirm dates to WTC as early as possible in order for the permit applications to take place.
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A permit is already in place to cover 2026 and 2027.
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Early November: All displays need to be tested and installed by early November (date by agreement with contractor).
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November: Christmas trees within the town to be dressed with lights. There are usually 2 large trees to be dressed, approx. 25ft in various locations across the town.
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Last weekend in November: The date of the Christmas lights switch on. All displays must be installed and working by this date. Electricians are required on site to switch on the lights at a time that coincides with the countdown, usually 5p.m.
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Early January: Lights to be switched off. Removal is to start immediately and to be completed by the end of the month.
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For the full tender document - please download here.
Submit proposals and for questions/clarifications:
Emma Chapman
Chief Officer/RFO
Workington Town Council
Town Hall
Oxford Street
Workington
CA14 2QG
emma.chapman@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
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​Deadline for submission - Tuesday 2nd September 2025​​
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