Award

Christmas Illuminations

SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 12:23

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Skegness Town Council, based in the United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process titled "Christmas Illuminations." This project, which falls under the goods and services category, involved providing Christmas illuminations for lamp columns, cross-street lighting, and a large illuminated Christmas Tree. The contract period extends from 17th November 2025 to 7th January 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement process reached the award stage, with Gala Lights Ltd being the chosen supplier. The open competition method was employed, and the award was finalised on 21st October 2025 for a gross value of £84,576.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in festive lighting and decorations to enhance their portfolio by engaging with local governments. Companies like Gala Lights Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrate that SMEs can successfully compete in such tenders. The open procurement method encourages competitive participation, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with expertise in outdoor illumination equipment and installation services. Other companies that offer innovative solutions in decorative lighting can find this sector promising for business growth and long-term contracts with renewal options.

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Notice Title

Christmas Illuminations

Notice Description

The provision of Christmas Illuminations for lamp columns, some cross-street lighting and a large illuminated Christmas Tree with associated services. The contract will be for 4 years with first installation winter 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional displays

Renewal: A one year extension may be possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£84,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 7 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Larner
Contact Email
info@skegnesscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441754840040

Buyer Location

Locality
SKEGNESS
Postcode
PE25 2AX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Scarbrough & Seacroft
Westminster Constituency
Boston and Skegness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALA LIGHTS

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