MBC-1672 Festive Lighting Scheme

What the buyer is asking for

Melton Borough Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to design, supply on a hire basis, install, maintain, monitor and remove a high-quality festive lighting scheme that enhances the appearance of the town centre during the festive season, supports the local economy, increases visitor footfall and contributes positively to the visitor experience. The successful contractor will be expected to provide a turnkey solution including: • Design development • Supply of festive lighting equipment on a hire basis • Installation and commissioning • Testing of all infrastructure and certification • Maintenance and fault response • Attendance at the annual switch-on event • Light operated by a remote control switch-on for maximum visual impact • Lights placed on a timer switch and set to agreed daily on and off times as specified until 12th night. • Removal and storage • Annual review and scheme refresh proposals Suppliers are welcome to view the opportunity on the ProContract portal using the link below. The deadline for submissions is 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4953faf9-6da8-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published17 days ago

   4 Sept 2026, 18:01 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 4 days

   25 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 10 days

   2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice4 Sept 2026, 18:01 BST084136-2026

Documents

• East Midlands Procurement Homepage
• Tender notice on Find a Tender