Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light Installation and Management
About This Opportunity
Ashford Town Centre Christmas Light — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Ashford Borough Council. Awarded to Gala Lights Ltd (GBP 28K, Dec 2025).
This is a services contract in the urban development and housing and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Street Lighting and HVAC systems. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 84,000.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the urban development and housing sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
LIGHTS/25/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to appoint a company to manage and install the Christmas light display in Ashford town centre for the period 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026, with an option to extend the contract for up to a further period of two years. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/. CPV: Commissioning of public lighting installations (50232110). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 22, 2025. Last refreshed today. Reference: DN763885. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ashford Borough Council
Ashford Borough Council has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference DN763885 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Gala Lights Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ashford Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Gala Lights Ltd was awarded the contract for £27,832. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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