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        <title>Bishop&#039;s Stortford Christmas Lights 2026/27-2029/30</title>
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          <p>Bishop&#039;s Stortford Town Council organises festive lighting of Bishop&#039;s Stortford Town Centre (North Street, Potter Street, Market Square and South Street) each year. The Council is tendering for a four year contract to run from the year 2026/27 to 2029/30. Further information can be found in the tender documents.</p>
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          <p>Tenders can be submitted either by email or by post.</p>
          <p>Email Address: tenders@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk</p>
          <p>Subject Line: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission</p>
          <p>Postal Address: Christmas Lights 2026 Tender Submission, Bishop&#039;s Stortford Town Council, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop&#039;s Stortford, CM23 2ND</p>
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