Southampton District Christmas Lights

Southampton City Council
South East
Open procedure
1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029

The contract covers the full lifecycle of Christmas lighting schemes across Southampton's district centres. Services include initial design, supply of lighting equipment, installation, ongoing operation and maintenance during the festive period, and subsequent removal and secure storage. The provider must ensure all installations are safe, reliable, and visually appropriate for the public realm.

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Awarded value: £300k; As published
Published: 10 March 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 9 July 2026; Gala Lights Ltd
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 1 June 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of end-to-end festive lighting services including design, supply, installation, maintenance, and seasonal storage for public district centres.

Category: Christmas tree lights

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
10 March 2026
Contract awardedto Gala Lights Ltd
9 July 2026
Contract starts
1 June 2026
Contract ends
1 June 2029

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The buyer

Type: Council
Christmas lighting contracts, 24 months: 1
Open christmas lighting tenders: 0
Typical christmas lighting contract: £300k

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How it compares

3.2× the typical christmas lighting contract (£95k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1110466/southampton-district-christmas-lights
Buyer reference: 27fa5a97-3526-4b72-a254-3eb356743a90
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-3e689587-1d91-4ff7-9463-f37d8e5639f3
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Southampton City Council. Southampton District Christmas Lights. Contract award, 10 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1110466/southampton-district-christmas-lights (accessed 12 October 2026).