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AwardedAwarded 17 August 2026

Festive Light Scheme for Braintree Town Centre

Braintree District Council · Local authority

In brief

Braintree District Council awarded construction and electrical work to Gala Lights Ltd on 17 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £190,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 31 months, up to 43 months with extensions, starting 10 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

To procure the design, supply, installation, and removal of new festive lights within Braintree town centre. Under this procurement, there is also the requirement to upgrade the existing connection points, and electrical infrastructure to support the proposed scheme. Due to the works and service elements, there will be two contracts under this procurement, which will be awarded to one contractor. The cost and quality for both elements were evaluated as a combined bid.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Gala Lights Ltd (SME)
2 bids received
£179,070
Awarded 11 June 2026
17 August 2026 to 31 January 2029
Gala Lights Ltd (SME)
2 bids received
£15,000
Awarded 12 June 2026
17 August 2026 to 28 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 042194-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058088-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 099175-2026

About the buyer

Braintree District CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 042194-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 May 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.