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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension available subject to Council approval and satisfactory performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 7 October 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 60% Broken down as follows: Question 1 8% Question 2 10% Question 3 8% Question 4 8% Question 5 10% Question 6 8% Question 7 8% |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price 40% |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Opportunity is listed under South Kesteven District Council
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