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PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Torbay Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Torbay Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Torquay, UKK42, TQ1 3DR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Clare Farquhar

Contact Email: clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1803208514

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000 GBP
Published
28 Jan 2026, 11:37
Deadline
25 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced events contractor to design and install a high-quality innovative winter lighting solution for a family focussed Bay of Lights Illumination Trail – light installation event based on a light show / light installations experience. The event has run successfully for a number of years. Over the 2 + 1 period of the contract there will be potential for additional activity and add-ons, such as projections and an accompanying Christmas market. The event will be primarily based in Torquay with elements in the other Bay areas (Paignton and Brixham).

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Link Description: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007514-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Potential additonal spend on light installations or event projections if further funding is received from the Council or an external funder.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Method Statements (90%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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