Pontardawe Town Council Christmas Lights Contract 2026–2029

What this is

Pontardawe Town Council invites tenders for a three-year (2026-2029) lease contract for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of Christmas lighting and festive displays within Pontardawe town centre. The contractor must attend the Winterfest lights switch-on event (with two electrical contractors onsite) and installation must be carried out by qualified electricians authorised to work on the Neath Port Talbot Council streetlamp network. Estimated total value is GBP 54,000 excluding VAT (GBP 18,000/year).

Key points

• 3-year Christmas lights design/supply/install/maintenance/storage contract
• Installers must be electricians authorised on the NPT streetlamp network; mandatory Winterfest attendance
• Submission deadline 08 July 2026; Price 30% / Quality 70%

Who can bid

Contractors using qualified electricians authorised to work on the Neath Port Talbot Council streetlamp network; must hold required insurances and be a Neath Port Talbot approved contractor; mandatory/discretionary exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023 apply.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% Price 30%; Quality 70% assessed against design quality, methodology, experience, health & safety and sustainability. Award by democratic decision of Full Council to the most advantageous tender.

Money

Estimated annual value GBP 18,000 excluding VAT; total contract value GBP 54,000 excluding VAT (GBP 64,800 including VAT). Payment within 30 days.

How to submit

Submit a completed Form of Tender, Pricing Schedule, Method Statement, Insurance Evidence, References and Declarations electronically via the Sell2Wales Postbox facility.

Clarifications

The Council will publish a clarification deadline as part of the procurement timetable.

Contract period

Three-year contract (2026-2029), no extension. Tenders valid for 120 days.

Classification

CPV 31522000 — Christmas tree lights 31527260 — Lighting systems45316100 — Installation of outdoor illumination equipment WalesNeath Port Talbot