How to win: MBC-1672 Festive Lighting Scheme

About this contract

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 to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Melton Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £175,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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