AwardedAwarded 27 May 2026

Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Stowmarket Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Stowmarket Town Council awarded building maintenance and electrical work to Cozens UK Ltd on 27 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £20,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 31 months, up to 55 months with extensions, starting 15 June 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

Design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme. The scheme will cover the town centre, from Ipswich Street (opposite The Regal), through the town centre and along Bury Street, as well as the exterior of Town Council-owned buildings, including The Regal Theatre, Milton House, and Stowmarket Community Centre. The Town Council sought a high-quality, design-led scheme that enhances the visual appearance of the town centre and creates a welcoming and engaging festive experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cozens UK Ltd (SME)
4 bids received
£97,500
Awarded 27 May 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010548-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010575-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 026507-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 049658-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

4

Awards

3

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

  1. Flooring Measured Term Contract

    City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon4 hours leftLow competition2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £400kestimated
  2. Steel Fabrications

    Northern Gas Networks LimitedNorth East, East of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon3 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8mframework ceiling
  3. Roofing - Measured Term Contract

    City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon4 days leftLow competition2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £590kestimated
  4. Scaffolding and associated Services Framework

    Beyond Housing LimitedNorth East, Yorkshire and the HumberConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon6 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contractFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  5. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open10 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling

From notice 010548-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026, last updated 27 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.