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PLA25056 Bay of Lights - Illumination event 2025-2027

TORBAY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLA25056 Bay of Lights – Illumination event 2025-2027" is managed by Torbay Council, located in Torquay, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, involves a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, indicating no formal competitive tendering was conducted. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to Future Technical Solutions Ltd on 5th June 2025. The project is scheduled from 6th June 2025 to 31st January 2026, enhancing the local area with an illumination trail event.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in service provision, particularly those specialising in cultural events, lighting solutions, and technical infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate expertise and innovation in creating immersive entertainment experiences would be well-suited to similar projects. The involvement of Future Technical Solutions Ltd, a small medium enterprise from Torquay, illustrates the potential for local businesses to utilise their strengths and establish themselves as key players in regional development projects.

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Notice Title

PLA25056 Bay of Lights - Illumination event 2025-2027

Notice Description

Bay of Lights and Illumination trail event for Torbay 2025-2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055873
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441803201201

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

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