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Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out

Dartford Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dartford Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, UKJ43, DA1 1DR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team

Contact Email: procurement@dartford.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01322 343434

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
184800.0 GBP
Gross: 221760 GBP
Published
17 Jul 2025, 08:23
Deadline
28 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
92300000 - Entertainment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Christmas Switch-on is a free family event which takes place the first Saturday following Remembrance Sunday in November of each year. Dartford has hosted the event for over 20 years. The Big Day Out, now in its 4th year is a free 2-day family fun weekend held in Central Park in July each year

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bb3430c3-a651-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

Link Description: Kent Business Portal opportunity

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040716-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Christmas Lights Switch On

Lot Description: The contractor will hire and manage the following: • Stage Limited space means a specified size is required; 6.1m wide x 4.88m deep with roof frame to span over the stage and with front of stage barriers for use on hard standing, including 2m gate for disabled access. The stage must be delivered, built, derigged and taken from site the same day. Access to the site is available from 6.30am. • PA/Sound PA, FOH Stage Monitor System, Control side of stage, Microphones & DI's, RF Equipment and Technical Services • Stage Lighting Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Generator Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Stage Management

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 84,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 100,800

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-17T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Big Day Out

Lot Description: The successful contractor will hire and manage the following: • Stage A stage with a maximum size of 7m wide x 45m deep with roof frame to span over the stage and with front of stage barriers, for use on grass. The stage must be delivered and built on the Friday before the event then derigged and taken from site at the close of the event on the Sunday. • PA/Sound PA, FOH Stage Monitor System, Control side of stage, Microphones & DI's, RF Equipment and Technical Services • Stage Lighting Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor, likely minimal given that the event takes place in daylight. • Generator Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Mobile screen There will be one mobile screen side stage, wholly managed by the contractor. The Council is open to appropriate recommendations in respect of the screen, but the following has worked well in previous years; 5m x 3m LED screen with 4.8mm Pixel pitch and Audio. The screen to be delivered, installed and taken away, and at least one on-site technician to remain for the 2 days of the event.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 100,800

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 120,960

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-08-17T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Kent Business Portal opportunity

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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