530920-2026 - Competition
Ireland – Christmas tree lights – Dunleer Town Festive Illuminations Project
OJ S 146/2026 31/07/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameDunleer Community Development Board - The Market House
Emailshane.mathews@gmail.com
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law
The buyer is a contracting entity
Activity of the contracting authorityHousing and community amenities
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleDunleer Town Festive Illuminations Project
DescriptionProject Description – Festive and Event Illuminations for Dunleer Town Dunleer Community Development Board is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of festive and decorative illuminations for Dunleer, Co. Louth. The purpose of this project is to enhance the appearance and atmosphere of Dunleer town centre during the Christmas period and to develop a flexible lighting scheme that can also be used, where appropriate, to mark festivals, community celebrations, cultural events and other significant occasions throughout the year. The successful supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Dunleer Town Team and relevant stakeholders to develop an attractive, high-quality and visually coherent illumination scheme appropriate to the scale, character and streetscape of Dunleer. The project may include the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance, removal and storage of festive and decorative lighting, together with any associated infrastructure required for safe operation. Proposals may include, but are not limited to: * Over-street festive lighting and illuminated features; * Lighting for key streets, buildings, public spaces and focal points within the town; * Christmas trees and/or tree lighting; * Freestanding illuminated installations or decorative features; * Architectural or feature lighting; * Programmable or colour-changing LED lighting capable of being adapted for different events and occasions throughout the year; * Energy-efficient and low-consumption lighting solutions; * Associated cabling, fixings, timers, control equipment and electrical infrastructure; Particular consideration should be given to the visual quality of the proposed scheme, energy efficiency, durability, ease of maintenance, public safety and the ability to reuse or reconfigure elements of the lighting scheme over a number of years. The Town Team is particularly interested in creative proposals that establish a distinctive identity for Dunleer rather than relying solely on conventional Christmas decorations. Suppliers are encouraged to propose contemporary and innovative lighting solutions that complement the existing character of the town and create an attractive experience for residents, businesses and visitors. All proposed installations must comply with relevant Irish and European electrical and safety standards and with any requirements of Louth County Council, ESB Networks or other relevant statutory bodies. The successful supplier will be responsible for ensuring that installations are appropriately certified. Tenderers should provide details of their proposed approach, examples of comparable projects previously undertaken, proposed equipment and lighting specifications, indicative programme for installation and removal, maintenance arrangements, warranties where applicable, and a clear breakdown of costs. Where appropriate, suppliers should distinguish between equipment proposed for purchase and equipment proposed for seasonal hire or rental and identify any recurring annual costs associated with installation, maintenance, removal or storage. The overall objective is to establish a safe, attractive, sustainable and adaptable illumination scheme that enhances Dunleer during the Christmas season while providing opportunities to animate and celebrate the town at other key times throughout the year.
Procedure identifier8996c8a9-9e59-45d4-a331-945029eb720b
Type of procedureOpen
The procedure is acceleratedno
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 31522000 Christmas tree lights
Additional classification (cpv): 31527260 Lighting systems
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Mid-East (IE062)
CountryIreland
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT100 000,00 EUR
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Other
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionProcurement Document
5. Lot
5.1.
LotLOT-0001
TitleDunleer Town Festive Illuminations Project
DescriptionProject Description – Festive and Event Illuminations for Dunleer Town Dunleer Community Development Board is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of festive and decorative illuminations for Dunleer, Co. Louth. The purpose of this project is to enhance the appearance and atmosphere of Dunleer town centre during the Christmas period and to develop a flexible lighting scheme that can also be used, where appropriate, to mark festivals, community celebrations, cultural events and other significant occasions throughout the year. The successful supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Dunleer Town Team and relevant stakeholders to develop an attractive, high-quality and visually coherent illumination scheme appropriate to the scale, character and streetscape of Dunleer. The project may include the design, supply, installation, testing, maintenance, removal and storage of festive and decorative lighting, together with any associated infrastructure required for safe operation. Proposals may include, but are not limited to: * Over-street festive lighting and illuminated features; * Lighting for key streets, buildings, public spaces and focal points within the town; * Christmas trees and/or tree lighting; * Freestanding illuminated installations or decorative features; * Architectural or feature lighting; * Programmable or colour-changing LED lighting capable of being adapted for different events and occasions throughout the year; * Energy-efficient and low-consumption lighting solutions; * Associated cabling, fixings, timers, control equipment and electrical infrastructure; Particular consideration should be given to the visual quality of the proposed scheme, energy efficiency, durability, ease of maintenance, public safety and the ability to reuse or reconfigure elements of the lighting scheme over a number of years. The Town Team is particularly interested in creative proposals that establish a distinctive identity for Dunleer rather than relying solely on conventional Christmas decorations. Suppliers are encouraged to propose contemporary and innovative lighting solutions that complement the existing character of the town and create an attractive experience for residents, businesses and visitors. All proposed installations must comply with relevant Irish and European electrical and safety standards and with any requirements of Louth County Council, ESB Networks or other relevant statutory bodies. The successful supplier will be responsible for ensuring that installations are appropriately certified. Tenderers should provide details of their proposed approach, examples of comparable projects previously undertaken, proposed equipment and lighting specifications, indicative programme for installation and removal, maintenance arrangements, warranties where applicable, and a clear breakdown of costs. Where appropriate, suppliers should distinguish between equipment proposed for purchase and equipment proposed for seasonal hire or rental and identify any recurring annual costs associated with installation, maintenance, removal or storage. The overall objective is to establish a safe, attractive, sustainable and adaptable illumination scheme that enhances Dunleer during the Christmas season while providing opportunities to animate and celebrate the town at other key times throughout the year.
Internal identifier0
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 31522000 Christmas tree lights
Additional classification (cpv): 31527260 Lighting systems
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Mid-East (IE062)
CountryIreland
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration36 Months
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT100 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programmeEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurementNo strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteriaProcurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially availableEnglish
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially availableEnglish
Deadline for requesting additional information09/08/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Address of the procurement documentshttps://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8750969
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8750969
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedEnglish
Electronic catalogueNot allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tenderNot allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders18/08/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid90 Days
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationThe High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documentsDunleer Community Development Board - The Market House
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresThe High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participateDunleer Community Development Board - The Market House
Organisation processing tendersDunleer Community Development Board - The Market House
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameDunleer Community Development Board - The Market House
Registration number500767
Postal addressThe Market House, Main Street, Dunleer
TownDunleer
PostcodeA92V2N7
Country subdivision (NUTS)Mid-East (IE062)
CountryIreland
Emailshane.mathews@gmail.com
Telephone+353868213161
Internet addresswww.themarkethouse.ie
Buyer profilewww.themarkethouse.ie
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameThe High Court of Ireland
Registration numberThe High Court of Ireland
DepartmentThe High Court of Ireland
Postal addressFour Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
TownDublin
PostcodeD07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS)Dublin (IE061)
CountryIreland
EmailHighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Telephone+353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official nameEuropean Dynamics S.A.
Registration number002024901000
DepartmentEuropean Dynamics S.A.
TownAthens
Postcode15125
Country subdivision (NUTS)Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών (EL301)
CountryGreece
Emaileproc-esender@eurodyn.com
Telephone+30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version50106f6e-9eb7-4f3c-92aa-b94811b4f49b  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtypeE3
Notice dispatch date29/07/2026 17:29:45 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number530920-2026
OJ S issue number146/2026
Publication date31/07/2026