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title: "Bridgwater Town Council - Fireworks Contract (St Matthews Field & Snowflakes) (ref BTCF) - 2025 to 2027"
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# Bridgwater Town Council - Fireworks Contract (St Matthews Field & Snowflakes) (ref BTCF) - 2025 to 2027

Buyer: BRIDGWATER TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3d490a-80a8-411a-a96e-8e3fba980a34

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## Summary

Bridgwater Town Council is seeking proposals for the provision of fireworks displays in Bridgwater, under the contract title "Bridgwater Town Council - Fireworks Contract (St Matthews Field & Snowflakes) (ref BTCF) - 2025 to 2027". This tender is within the explosives industry category and located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with the deadline for submissions set for 25th April 2025. The contract period commences on 5th May 2025 and ends on 4th May 2028. This open procedure procurement aims to hire a contractor to provide professional fireworks displays, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fireworks and event management, particularly those focused on safety and environmental concerns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the services required. Winning this contract could lead to ongoing business and increased visibility within the South West region, especially during major local events like Bridgwater Carnival and the Christmas light switch-on. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality fireworks displays with minimal adverse environmental impact stand a strong chance of securing this contract.

## Notice

Bridgwater Town Council invites proposals for the provision of two professional fireworks displays to be held annually in Bridgwater. The first display is to take place at St Matthew's Field on the Friday before Bridgwater Carnival, and the second as part of the 'Snowflakes' Christmas light switch-on event at Cornhill. The appointed contractor must ensure all displays meet relevant safety and environmental regulations, with a strong emphasis on minimising smoke, fumes, and debris.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4b3111-2aa2-4f54-bc37-dad80f38cad9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGWATER TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGWATER |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 3AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater South |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24600000 - Explosives

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4b3111-2aa2-4f54-bc37-dad80f38cad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4b3111-2aa2-4f54-bc37-dad80f38cad9
  12th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5330a020-ca27-4067-9986-96355f02464e
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a129bc4-cb44-47bf-9dcc-1ae82f3f9592
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1cec01c-2783-4607-9b60-0dce3b2e62b4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c59f8a4d-31df-49c0-8044-4d63a6ba7b6f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a2960c2-d767-477e-beab-9a6bce4b8e7f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33948c0d-55fb-4931-81a7-5200f367ef87
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d9d7cf3-508d-41e0-8e32-6661f91b9e6f

## Notice URLs

- https://bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/

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