AwardedAwarded 8 July 2026
Installation and Maintenance of Christmas Lights in Barnsley Town Centre locations
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded this contract to City of Bradford MDC Festival Lights Department on 8 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £360,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 August 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
The Council is looking to establish a contract with a Provider for the install and storage of Christmas lights owned by Barnsley Council for the Town Centre. The contract is also to provide commercial grade outdoor/indoor festive illuminations, including the installation, maintenance, dismantle, storage, delivery, collection and PAT certification, along with call out repairs during the time that they are up, and attending official switch on event to manage and support successful illumination of The Glass Works, Alhambra Shopping Centre and Barnsley Market.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bradford MDC Festival Lights Department 3 bids received | £356,100 | Awarded 19 May 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 030966-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 051716-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 067130-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 030966-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 April 2026, last updated 16 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.