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Christmas Lights and Decorations 2026-2027: Dartford Town Centre

Dartford Borough Council

Estimated Value

Up to £90,441

Deadline

Not specified

Published

7 October 2026

Type

Not specified

South EastGBdirect

Overview

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING 2026-2028 including hiring, installation and removal of Christmas lighting throughout Dartford town centre, based on the current scheme consisting of: 32 x Lamp column motifs, 17 x Across street motifs, 1 x Ceiling of light, 15 x wall mounted motifs, 1 x 3D Snowman, 150m of icicle lights, 1 x Christmas tree with 500m lights, 2 x trees with 40 Boa lights, 1 x living wall decorated with LED Lights.

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The council is hiring a supplier to provide, install and later remove Christmas lighting and decorations for Dartford town centre for the 2026‑2028 festive season.

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Award Details

Gala Lights Ltd

8 Oct 2026 – 1 Feb 2028

£90,441

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Dartford Borough Council
Typepublic body
RegionSouth East
Total tenders100
Total spend£191,679,962
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Published

7 October 2026

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