Hook Parish Council - Festive Light Tender 2026 - January 29
Completed tenders must be submitted electronically to: Amenities@hook.gov.uk https://www.hook.gov.uk
The submission route named on the official notice.
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Hook Parish Council are looking for a contractor to provide light rental options and would like to invite interested contractors to view the lights in place this year in the village centre with a view to submitting a detailed quote of what they could offer if they were successful in winning the contract.
Companies who are shortlisted might be invited to present their competitively priced proposal to the Environment and Community Committee in February 2026.
Hook Parish Council will only consider a company that is able to install and take down all of the rented lights, as well providing additional light options for certain trees, including Christmas tree lights, through other areas of the village centre.
It will be essential to offer a maximum of a 24 hours call out in the unfortunate case of a light not working.
Please see appendix 1 for additional information on lamppost locations and appendix 2 (please follow website link) for photos of the current lights at Grand Parade lights.
Interested parties must have a proven track record and provide evidence of previous and/or current experience.
Applicants must provide at least one relevant reference with the application as well as a copy of a current HERS certificate.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Environment and Community Administrator throughout the year, to ensure that licences are completed in a timely manner.
Interested parties who meet all the requirements are invited to apply and complete the tender spreadsheet and provide an estimated breakdown of cost per year, with the option to upgrade on light schemes in the future.
Please contact Sarah McMeeken (amenities@hook.gov.uk) Please return this completed document and additional information (please refer to list below the required additional information) to be submitted to amenities@hook.gov.uk before 12pm on Monday 9th February 2026.
Failure to do so will result in your tender application not being considered for further review.
What the notice asks for
Hook Parish Council will only consider
Hook Parish Council will only consider a company that is able to install and take down all of the rented lights, as well providing additional light options for certain trees, including Christmas tree lights, through other areas of the village centre.
Interested parties must have a proven track
Interested parties must have a proven track record and provide evidence of previous and/or current experience.
Applicants must provide at least one relevant
Applicants must provide at least one relevant reference with the application as well as a copy of a current HERS certificate.
The successful applicant will work closely
The successful applicant will work closely with the Environment and Community Administrator throughout the year, to ensure that licences are completed in a timely manner.
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