Southampton District Christmas Lights

Southampton City Council

Published: Mar 10, 2026

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Gala Lights Ltd

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About This Opportunity

Southampton City Council (United Kingdom) seeks works — Southampton District Christmas Lights. energy & power. Estimated value GBP 300K.

This is a works contract in the energy and power sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 300,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the energy and power sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to deliver Christmas lights across Southampton's district centres. The contract covers the design, supply, installation, operation, maintenance, removal and storage of Christmas lights, together with all associated services required to deliver a safe, reliable and visually appropriate festive lighting scheme.
Full information can be found within the tender documentation.. CPV: Christmas tree lights (31522000). Procedure: Not specified. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 10, 2026. Last refreshed 48 days ago. Reference: 27fa5a97-3526-4b72-a254-3eb356743a90. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council has issued 166 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 127 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £300,000 - £300,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 27fa5a97-3526-4b72-a254-3eb356743a90 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Southampton City 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 Works contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.