How to prepare a sports lighting enquiry

Information needed for a lighting concept and a meaningful comparison of quotations.

Prepared by DATPOL, 4 October 2026. This guidance supports scoping, discussions and acceptance; it does not replace a design or the specific equipment manual. This British English version concerns services and properties in Poland.

Describe how the pitch is used

Specify the sport, dimensions, operating hours, competition level and any broadcast requirements. Recreation and competition can require different designs. Compare more than lamp count, wattage or unit price.

Show the site constraints

Provide a plan, photographs and details of existing columns and power supplies. Identify nearby buildings and areas sensitive to spill light. Reusing structures requires assessment; replacing luminaires does not confirm that columns or foundations are sound.

Agree acceptance criteria

The quotation should state calculation assumptions, work scope, control scenarios and documentation. Agree acceptance measurements and functional checks. Energy-saving claims need a stated comparison with the existing installation and operating hours.

Practical checklist

Plan and intended use.
Column photographs and available installation records.
Surroundings and work constraints.
Calculations, measurements and documentation in the quotation.

Next steps and references

DATPOL service scope and supporting material

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