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Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025

DOVER TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover Town Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025," focusing on services related to lighting and electrical equipment. This award stage confirms the successful acquisition of services for designing, supplying, delivering, and managing an interactive Christmas Light Trail, with AV EVENTS (READING) LIMITED securing the contract valued at £24,999. The contract period is scheduled from 10th November 2025 to 9th January 2026, taking place in Dover, United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated below the threshold, adhered to sub-central government regulations as per the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in interactive lighting and installation services. Companies in the SME sector with experience in artistic displays and electrical equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering potential growth in public sector collaborations. AV EVENTS (READING) LIMITED, an SME in the industry, exemplifies how focusing on niche expertise can lead to successful engagements, enhancing reputation and access to future contracts within the sub-central government domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025

Notice Description

2025/S 000-045590 Dover Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the design, supply, delivery & management of a "Dover Town Christmas Light Trail" for 2025.Bringing a WOW factor for the public as well as incorporating an element of possible interaction within the design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055640-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

92311000 - Works of art

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
council@dovertowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 1DW
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AV EVENTS (READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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