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title: "PB2023-01465 - Ghost Train Project"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01465 - Ghost Train Project

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99d52b43-d856-492b-98d8-46d2471fb026

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Ghost Train Project" as part of the S&DR200 Festival in 2025. This procurement falls under the Entertainment services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with a direct award, with the final award status being active as of 28th June 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th June 2024, and the contract running from 1st July 2024 to 1st November 2025. The project carries a value of £350,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in large scale outdoor entertainment projects, with particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the project has been directly awarded to Avanti Display Limited, other businesses can be inspired to pursue similar government contracts in the future, particularly those specialised in entertainment services or event organisation. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and present significant growth opportunities through collaboration with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

The delivery of the large scale outdoor project for the S&DR200 Festival in 2025 known as 'Ghost Train'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6896620-555f-484b-a2ec-bfb73fb00247 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVANTI DISPLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6896620-555f-484b-a2ec-bfb73fb00247

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6896620-555f-484b-a2ec-bfb73fb00247
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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