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Huntingdon Christmas Lighting Tender 2026-28

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Deadline
6 days left
April 10, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
020923-2026
Value
£75,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 09, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 03, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 10, 2026

Contract Start Date

November 01, 2026

Budget
£75,000
Duration
28 months
Location
North East England
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Huntingdon Town Council is seeking bids from Christmas lighting contractors to provide and install a new 3-year festive lighting scheme for Huntingdon town centre for residents and visitors to the town to enjoy. This should be delivered within an identified budget of £25,000 per year, totalling £75,000 over a 3 year contract. The theme for the Huntingdon Christmas Market for 2026-28 will be Candy Cane Lane.

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Requirements & Qualifications

20 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (13)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bids are sought from Christmas lighting contractors.
--The specification covers all three years of the contract, commencing November 2026 and finishing after the 2028 Christmas period.
--The theme for the Huntingdon Christmas Market for 2026-28 will be 'Candy Cane Lane'.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific grounds mentioned in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a Christmas lighting contractor.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS13
--Design, supply, installation, removal, storage, and annual maintenance and testing of Christmas lights.
--Provide cool white Christmas tree lights for four 12ft trees and to drape/illuminate three existing trees.
--Provide lit-up stars for the top of the four 12ft Christmas trees.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Identified budget of £25,000 per year.
--Total contract value of £75,000 over 3 years.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Huntingdon Christmas Lighting offers a clear scope and reasonable financial parameters, but lacks detailed evaluation criteria and accessible documentation, impacting its overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general legal compliance by specifying an open procedure and providing a CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the contract start date. However, the absence of explicit mention of dispute resolution mechanisms or regulatory compliance details prevents a higher score.

Clarity80/100

The description of the project, including historical context, desired outcomes, and specific requirements for lighting elements, is generally clear. The 'Candy Cane Lane' theme is well-defined. However, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity on how bids will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. The contract start date and submission deadline are specified. However, the critical issue of having no accessible tender documents with content significantly impacts completeness.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, promoting broad participation. The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements, while specific to the service, do not appear to be tailored to a single company. The use of e-procurement is implied but not explicitly stated as mandatory, and the lack of accessible documents is a concern.

No e-submission mentioned
No document content available
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. Financing information is implicitly provided through the estimated annual budget. However, the lack of explicit mention of e-submission and the absence of accessible documents hinder practical application for potential bidders.

No e-submission
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The timeline is consistent with the contract duration and start date.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, resulting in a low score in this category. The focus is purely on the provision and installation of Christmas lighting.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project scope and theme
Reasonable estimated value and duration
Open procedure for broad participation
Detailed technical requirements

Concerns

No accessible tender documents with content
Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of explicit sustainability considerations
Unclear e-submission process

Recommendations

1. Provide full tender documentation with clear content.
2. Specify evaluation criteria for bid assessment.
3. Incorporate sustainability aspects into the tender requirements.

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