Biddulph Christmas Lights

Biddulph Town Council is seeking a professional organization for a three-year contract to manage the town's Christmas lights from January 18, 2027, to January 17, 2030. The scope of work includes the secure storage, testing, installation, and removal of festoon lighting in the town centre and the decoration of 20-30 foot Christmas trees at the Town Hall and Biddulph Moor. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified operatives during the annual switch-on events, conducting weekly maintenance and bulb replacements once the lights are active, and submitting an annual condition report and inventory. All installations must be completed after Remembrance Sunday and dismantled by the third week of January, with lights remaining off after January 6. The estimated total value of the contract is 60,000 GBP excluding VAT. Award decisions will be based on an open procedure where quality, specifically experience and qualifications, is prioritized over price. Applicants must provide a detailed three-year cost breakdown, proof of Public Liability, Personal Liability, and Professional Indemnity insurance, and evidence of technical certifications such as G39 and a license to work at height. Additionally, contractors must be registered with a competency scheme like the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) and provide their Health and Safety at Work and Equality and Diversity policies. Tenders must be submitted via email to Sarah Haydon by November 24, 2026.