AwardedAwarded 2 February 2026
Christmas lights for South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council · Local authority
In brief
South Kesteven District Council awarded highways work to Gala Lights Ltd on 2 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £300,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 27 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gala Lights Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £275,476 | Awarded 5 January 2026 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064570-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 000315-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 025121-2026
About the buyer
South Kesteven District CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
69Awards
44Suppliers it has used most for highways
- E.on Energy Solutions Limited1 contract
- Gala Lights Ltd1 contract
- Minster Surfacing Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open highways tenders- £175kestimated
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From notice 064570-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2025, last updated 19 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.