Christmas Lighting & Decorations Skelmersdale & Ormskirk
West Lancashire Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
4 September 2026
Published
21 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This Technical Specification defines the requirements for the provision, installation, testing, energising, maintenance, dismantling and storage of Christmas lighting, decorations, associated electrical equipment and infrastructure within Ormskirk Town Centre and Skelmersdale Town Centre. The specification outlines the minimum standards, responsibilities and performance obligations required of the Contractor in delivering the Christmas Lighting Contract for West Lancashire Borough Council (the Employer).
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West Lancashire Borough Council is hiring a contractor to supply, install, test, power, maintain, take down and store Christmas lighting and decorations for the town centres of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The work covers all associated electrical equipment and infrastructure.
Requirements
- Supply all Christmas lighting, decorations and associated electrical equipment
- Install lighting and decorations in the specified locations
- Carry out testing and commissioning (energising) of all electrical work
- Provide ongoing maintenance throughout the festive period
- Dismantle and safely store all equipment after the contract ends
- Meet the minimum standards, responsibilities and performance obligations set out in the Technical Specification
- Comply with all relevant health, safety and electrical regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations)
- Hold appropriate electrical competence and insurance
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver and install approximately ___ metres of LED Christmas lighting across both town centres (exact quantity detailed in the tender documents)
- Fit decorative structures (e.g., arches, wreaths, themed displays) as per council design drawings
- Perform electrical testing, certification and energising of all installations before public use
- Provide a maintenance schedule and respond to fault calls during the holiday season
- Dismantle all lighting and decorations at the end of the contract period
- Store all reusable equipment securely for future use
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the Technical Specification first – it defines the "minimum standards" and performance metrics that will be scored against.
- 2Check the sections on "Health & Safety" and "Electrical Compliance" – failure to meet these can lead to an automatic disqualification.
- 3Look for any mandatory forms or certificates (e.g., Electrical Installation Certificate, Insurance Schedule) that must be attached to your bid.
- 4Note the contract dates and any required lead‑times for delivery and installation; late delivery can incur penalties.
- 5Pay attention to the evaluation criteria – many councils award points for value for money, quality of design, and sustainability measures.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a local electrician or a small sub‑contractor to meet the electrical competence requirements without needing a large in‑house team.
- Highlight any social value you can bring (e.g., employing local staff, using locally sourced materials) – councils often award extra points for community benefit.
- If the total contract value is high, you can submit a joint bid with another SME to share risk and resources while still meeting the council's SME encouragement policies.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Life Environmental Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 14 Apr 2026ends 20 Jul 2029£750,000
total awarded
- 2
Fire Strategy Services
1 contract wonlatest 1 Apr 2026ends 28 Jun 2029£30,000
total awarded
Life Environmental Services Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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West Lancashire Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 August 2026
Submission deadline
4 September 2026
Source
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