This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Aberdeen City Council for "Event Production (staging, Public Address, Audio Visual, Power & Power distribution, Equipment)" has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 19th June 2026. The contract covers services in the category of 'General public services' under the CPV code 79952000, aligning with Aberdeen's annual events to enhance the city's cultural and event offerings. The procurement was executed through an open procedure with the main purchase occurring in Aberdeen (region UKM50) under the active status of the award tag. This project, valued at £120,000, aims to bolster the city's reputation and improve the quality of life for its residents and visitors.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses involved in event production, particularly those specialising in staging, audio-visual systems, lighting, and power distribution. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs like Live Event Management LTD, who was awarded the contract, to showcase their expertise in a regional government contract. Businesses equipped with the capability to fulfil such contracts are well-situated to leverage this opportunity to establish credibility and gain further potential contracts within both the public and private sectors. As the contract includes options to extend up to four years, it also offers long-term business potential for the supplier.

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Notice Title

Event Production (staging, Public Address, Audio Visual, Power & Power distribution, Equipment)

Notice Description

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council seeks a suitably competent and skilled contractor required to supply Public Address Systems, Staging, Lighting, Power, Power Distribution, Equipment and AV etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council seek a supplier of Event Production Services including but not limited to Staging, Public Address systems, Audio Visual Equipment, lighting, power and power distribution for these events.

Renewal: Any contract resulting from this ITT will initially be for two years with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months i.e. a maximum of 4 years covered in total. The option to take up this annual extension will be at Aberdeen City Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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