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Christmas Market Power Distribution and Lighting 2025

Newcastle City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 09:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Christmas Market Power Distribution and Lighting 2025" project, focusing on providing essential power distribution and lighting services for the festive market. Operating within the services industry category, this contract has been awarded following an open procurement method, facilitating an inclusive competition while staying below the regulatory threshold. The contract, valued at £38,400 gross, was signed on 10th October 2025 and will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2026. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, this procurement process included an active engagement phase, with all bids submitted by 1st August 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering specialised services such as power distribution and lighting installation. HI-LIGHTS THEATRE SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Gateshead, has secured the contract, highlighting the preferential treatment for SMEs within this local procurement framework. Businesses specialised in electrical equipment and apparatus, installation services related to electricity distribution, or those offering similar products and services would find this to be a suitable and lucrative opportunity to pursue similar future tenders, fostering growth within their operational capacity and market reach. This contract exemplifies a successful collaboration between sub-central government authorities and private sector companies to deliver high-quality services to public events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Market Power Distribution and Lighting 2025

Notice Description

Provision of power distribution and lighting to Newcastle Christmas Market 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064616-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HI-LIGHTS THEATRE SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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