---
title: "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515a4

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Aberdeen City Council for the "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027" has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £600,000 awarded to Live Event Management LTD. This initiative falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with specific focus on the curation and production of the Spectra Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027. Although the tender process is complete, the active contract was signed on 10th July 2025. The project will be centred around Union Terrace Gardens and additional city centre locations in Aberdeen, Scotland. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad accessibility to suited candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the festival or event production industry, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and high-quality cultural programmes. Businesses that can demonstrate strong contract and production management, along with a commitment to sustainability and community benefits, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on cultural event organisation services also highlights opportunities for companies with expertise in managing large public events. Such participation not only helps businesses expand their portfolio but also bolsters their reputation with public sector clients, thereby fostering long-term growth and sustainability.

## Notice

Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council are seeking to appoint an experienced festival or event production company to curate and produce the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057273-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057273-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022152-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

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