Tender

PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council invites tenders for the "PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail," an opportunity open to suitably qualified and experienced events contractors. This contract involves the design and installation of a winter lighting solution for a family-focused event in Torquay and other areas including Paignton and Brixham. The process, currently in the tender stage as of 28th January 2026, follows an open procurement method. The tender period closes on 25th February 2026, with the award period ending on 7th April 2026. The industry category is event services, with a focus on high-quality innovative lighting installations. The total contract value is capped at £360,000 GBP.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke lighting installations and events management, particularly those adept at delivering creative and innovative solutions for public spectacles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the contract’s suitability for such businesses. The potential contract duration is three years with a possibility for a one-year extension, allowing the appointed contractor to plan for sustained growth and the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in a high-visibility public setting. With added options for event projections and Christmas market add-ons, this contract presents further growth and revenue prospects, contingent on potential additional funding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced events contractor to design and install a high-quality innovative winter lighting solution for a family focussed Bay of Lights Illumination Trail - light installation event based on a light show / light installations experience. The event has run successfully for a number of years. Over the 2 + 1 period of the contract there will be potential for additional activity and add-ons, such as projections and an accompanying Christmas market. The event will be primarily based in Torquay with elements in the other Bay areas (Paignton and Brixham).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential additonal spend on light installations or event projections if further funding is received from the Council or an external funder.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007514-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-01-26

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803208514

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
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007514-2026
    28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
    In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

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