The cheapest tennis court lighting quotation is not necessarily the lowest-cost completed project. One offer may cover fixtures only; another may include access equipment, new cabling, aiming and testing. Put both on the same basis before choosing a supplier.
Send every supplier the same brief
Include court dimensions, intended level of play, operating hours, photos, existing pole positions and heights, and any known restrictions. State whether the project is indoors or outdoors and which equipment you hope to retain. The LTA’s floodlighting project guidance recommends obtaining competing offers against an initial design brief. The practical lesson is simple: comparable inputs make offers easier to assess.
Compare performance, not just watts
Ask for the proposed fixture model, optics, mounting arrangement and a court-specific lighting calculation. Confirm whether values describe initial or maintained performance, which areas are assessed and what maintenance assumptions are used. A higher wattage or a higher average lux figure alone does not demonstrate a better playing environment.
Separate the quotation into clear lines
- Equipment: quantities, fixtures, brackets, controls and any spare parts.
- Delivery and access: transport, unloading, lifting equipment and site access arrangements.
- Installation: removal, disposal, cabling, supply upgrades and any structural assessments.
- Completion: aiming, electrical testing, lighting checks, staff instruction and records.
- Commercial terms: taxes, payment stages, validity, estimated delivery and exclusions.
Ask what happens after installation
Check the product warranty duration, exclusions and claim process. Ask separately who pays for diagnosis, access, removal and reinstallation. Product cover and on-site labour cover are not automatically the same. Compare running costs using the same operating hours and electricity rate, and identify any ongoing control-system fees.
Make the decision transparent
Create a one-page comparison with “included”, “excluded” or “to confirm” beside each item. Resolve missing scope in writing before placing an order. A firm price for a clear scope is more useful than a low headline figure with unanswered questions.
For an outdoor project, see the TNS 200. For indoor tennis, explore the AXION 2000. Send your brief to Global LED Lights for a proposal with the supply scope clearly identified.