Published date: 10 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 7 April 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Christmas tree lights - 31522000

  • Exterior lights - 31527200

  • Lighting systems - 31527260

Location of contract

SO14 7LY

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

27fa5a97-3526-4b72-a254-3eb356743a90

Published date

10 March 2026

Closing date

7 April 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2026

Contract end date

1 June 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider to deliver Christmas lights across Southampton's district centres. The contract covers the design, supply, installation, operation, maintenance, removal and storage of Christmas lights, together with all associated services required to deliver a safe, reliable and visually appropriate festive lighting scheme.

Full information can be found within the tender documentation.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Kate Tarrant

Address

Civic Centre, Civic Centre, Southampton
, ,
Southampton
SO14 7LY
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone

02382545262

Email

kate.tarrant@southampton.gov.uk