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title: "Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025

Buyer: DOVER TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c27

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Christmas Light Trail to Dover Town for 2025" was led by Dover Town Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level. The initiative sought to create a captivating lighting display featuring vibrant projections and lighting on a 30-foot Christmas tree in Dover, UK. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method, targeting the services industry category. The tender process concluded with the award of the contract to AV EVENTS (READING) LIMITED, an SME, on 17 September 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 10 November 2025 and end on 9 January 2026, with the light trail starting on 29 November 2025. The total contract value is £24,999, excluding VAT, and the scheme must adhere to specific timelines and quality standards set by Dover Town Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, lighting design, and electrical installations. Companies with expertise in creating visually striking and interactive lighting displays are particularly well-suited to participate in this type of contract. The requirement for expertise in installation services and the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment indicates an opportunity for businesses capable of offering comprehensive lighting solutions. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate environmental responsibility and contribute added social value to the community are likely to perform well in similar future tenders, particularly those held by public sector entities like Dover Town Council.

## Notice

Dover Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the design, supply, delivery & management of a "Dover Town Christmas Light Trail" for 2025.Bringing a WOW factor for the public as well as incorporating an element of possible interaction within the design. With the additional supply, dress, management & de-rig of lighting for the Town's 30ft tall Christmas Tree. This contract involves the design, supply, install, management & de-rig of all required projections/lighting/equipment relating to the delivery of said Light Trail, including the Town's 30ft Christmas Tree. All works must be undertaken in a safe and professional manner, with full consideration given to the members of public & businesses. Please contact the Customer Events Team Leader if a site visit is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057187-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | £24,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 1DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AV EVENTS (READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 92311000 - Works of art

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 08:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057187-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 10:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045590-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057187-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045590-2025
  4th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4001

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dovertowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://dovertowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dover-Town-Christmas-Light-Trail-2025-Tender.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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