Christmas lights for South Kesteven District Council
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: Christmas lights. By South Kesteven District Council in United Kingdom, research & innovation. Awarded to Gala Lights Ltd, Feb 2026.
This is a services contract in the Research sector, with a focus on Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Council has historically provided Christmas lighting displays across key streets and public areas in Grantham. For the past 3 years, the Council has employed a private contractor to provide festive lighting across the town centre and key locations annually, to encourage footfall, support local businesses, and create a festive atmosphere for residents and visitors.
As we are now in the final year of our contract, we are reviewing our approach and exploring the market to assess innovation, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery options. The contract is being tendered to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and visually appealing festive lighting, aligned with the Council's wider objectives of supporting town centre regeneration, increasing footfall, and reducing environmental impact.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 025121-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council has issued 49 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by South Kesteven District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 025121-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Gala Lights Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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