Tender

T25-051BUS Tender for Nighttime Illumination of Tall Ships at 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated an open tender process for the illumination of tall ships at the 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival in Derry, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "T25-051BUS Tender for Nighttime Illumination of Tall Ships at 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival," falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with a focus on lighting apparatus. The tender process currently stands in the active stage with key deadlines, including the submission period ending on 5th September 2025 at 12:00 British Summer Time, and the enquiry period concluding on 22nd August 2025. The festival itself will occur from 25th to 28th June 2026, featuring a striking light installation that promises to enhance the celebratory atmosphere of one of Ireland and the UK's largest maritime events.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in lighting equipment, electrical apparatus production, or event services to leverage their expertise and contribute to a high-profile cultural event. The open competition approach allows for wide participation, particularly for enterprises in the recreational and cultural sectors. Given the festival's renowned status and international appeal, successful bidders can benefit from increased exposure, networking opportunities, and the ability to showcase their capabilities to a diverse, global audience of visitors and stakeholders. With a contract value of £30,000, this tender provides a platform for enterprises to expand their business horizons, particularly those adept at creating spectacular light displays and event installations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-051BUS Tender for Nighttime Illumination of Tall Ships at 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

Notice Description

Derry and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites proposals from suitably qualified organisations to illuminate the ships and vessels procured for 3 nights of the 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival which will take place from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th June next year. Applauded for its ambitious and dynamic programme of events both on and off the water, the award-winning festival is located alongside the River Foyle in the heart of Derry city, spanning 1.5 miles along the riverfront. A range of themed zones and performance spaces are located throughout, all set to a magical backdrop of live music, animation, markets, visiting ships and boats, fantastic food and bespoke keynote events. Renowned as one of the largest maritime events to occur in Ireland and the UK, this bi-annual event attracted approximately 135,000 attendees when it last occurred for 4 days in 2024, appealing to local, regional, national and international visitors. For 2026 Council are extending the spectacle and magic created by former festival showcases by delivering a light installation over 3 nights of the festival from 9pm until dawn. Entitled 'Sails of Solas', the illumination of the tall masts and sails of the ships procured for the festival, will create a striking display of light and reflection along the riverfront. The bespoke illumination of the boats will present them in a new light emphasising their grandeur and majesty while the timing of the display invites people to revel in a private viewing as the city and ships sleep. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042297-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

34994000 - Lighting for ship guidance and illumination

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
02871253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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