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New Years Eve Fireworks 2025

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has concluded the tendering process for the provision of New Year's Eve fireworks displays in 2025, part of the city’s winter events programme. The procurement was carried out through a limited competition below threshold method. The contract was awarded on 24th November 2025, with a service period from 25th November to 31st December 2025. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically event services, and is valued at £60,000 gross. The principal location for delivery is Sunderland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in event services, particularly those capable of delivering public firework displays. Reaction Fireworks Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses of similar scale could effectively compete in this procurement arena. Engagement in such tenders can help companies build experience and credibility within local government contracting, promoting growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

New Years Eve Fireworks 2025

Notice Description

New Years Eve Fireworks 2025 Sunderland City Council will deliver two public firework displays on New Year's Eve as part of the city's winter events programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079458-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACTION FIREWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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