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Annual Festive Lights

A public procurement published by Manchester City Council via Find a Tender.

Find a TenderContract
£1.9m
Award value
£2m
Tender value
2
Suppliers
3
Awards
3
Notices
Contract
Stage

Overview

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. This procurement is for Design & Provision of Manchester's Christmas Lighting Scheme. The contract period will be for 5 years. It is intended for the contract to commence 07th November 2025. The procurement encompasses the following lots: Lot 1 - Core Lighting Scheme: The Supplier will be required to install and maintain energy-efficient LED Lighting in existing tree locations as ident…

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
active
CPV classification
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£1,854,921
Tender value
£1,950,000
First published
22 Apr 2025
Last updated
3 Nov 2025
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Awards

3 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
MK ILLUMINATION (UK) LIMITED0436617414 Aug 2025pending£757.8k
MK ILLUMINATION (UK) LIMITED0436617414 Aug 2025pending£647.1k
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITEDSC15293914 Aug 2025pending£450k

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Tender noticeAnnual Festive Lights
  2. Award,contractAnnual Festive Lights
  3. Award,contractAnnual Festive Lights

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Annual Festive Lights"?

Annual Festive Lights is a UK public-sector procurement published by Manchester City Council via Find a Tender.

Has "Annual Festive Lights" been awarded?

Yes — 3 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £1,854,921. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "Annual Festive Lights"?

2 suppliers are linked: MK ILLUMINATION (UK) LIMITED, BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED.

What is "Annual Festive Lights" worth?

The reported award value is £1,854,921.

When was "Annual Festive Lights" published?

It was first published on 22 Apr 2025 and last updated on 3 Nov 2025, across 3 notices.

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