Scope
Reference
SKDC-1591
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £275,476 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 14 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2029
- Possible extension to 3 February 2031
- 5 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension subject to satisfactory delivery
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31520000 - Lamps and light fittings
Contract locations
- UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Gala Lights Ltd
- Companies House: 6612708
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHRR-7852-XPMG
Unit 10, Britannia Business Park
Aylesford, KENT
ME20 7NT
United Kingdom
Email: hello@galalights.com
Website: http://www.galalights.com
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Kesteven District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZL-1652-YMNZ
Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine's Road,
Grantham
NG31 6TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Buyer
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland