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title: "Christmas Illuminations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Christmas Illuminations

Buyer: SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd10485c-f438-4677-bdd5-b6cfec87a482

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## Summary

Skegness Town Council has conducted a public procurement process titled "Christmas Illuminations", which falls under the industry category of Christmas tree lights and the installation of outdoor illumination equipment. This process, focusing on the provision and installation of seasonal lights for lamp columns, cross-street lighting, and a large illuminated Christmas tree, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed with an active status on 21st October 2025, following its initial tender stage starting on 28th May 2025. The contract spans four years beginning on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 7th January 2029, with a tender period that ended on 30th June 2025. The estimated contract value ranges between £70,000 and £100,000, while the awarded contract is valued at £70,480. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive illumination and decoration, particularly those capable of handling large-scale outdoor projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the procurement method, which fosters a competitive yet accessible bidding environment. The involvement of Gala Lights Ltd, a large supplier, indicates a high standard of delivery and quality expected by Skegness Town Council, providing a chance for growing businesses in the East Midlands area to demonstrate their capabilities and gain valuable experience in public sector contracts. Engaging with such projects can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and credentials, boosting its visibility and business growth potential.

## Notice

Skegness Town Council are seeking 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26e5653-000d-427f-bd89-75179db9d431 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SKEGNESS |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE25 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Scarbrough & Seacroft |
| Westminster constituency | Boston and Skegness |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31522000 - Christmas tree lights
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26e5653-000d-427f-bd89-75179db9d431
- 28 May 2025 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd572bc-8c21-425b-900c-3fb33ffbbd9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26e5653-000d-427f-bd89-75179db9d431
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd572bc-8c21-425b-900c-3fb33ffbbd9a
  28th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dc6a596-47c0-4abb-82c8-767e9cc990d1
  The document contains the specification, response form, timetable and how to apply.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skegness.gov.uk

## Provenance

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