---
title: "Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026 on 18th & 19th July"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059858"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
---

# Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026 on 18th & 19th July

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059858

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has initiated an open tender process titled "Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026," scheduled for 18th and 19th July 2026. The procurement, classified under event services, is set in Bedford, United Kingdom, and falls within the 'services' category. The current stage is 'tender', with the submission deadline for proposals set for 10th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. This open competition is below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions, as detailed on the Bedford Council's submission portal.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), involved in event services, such as stage and public address (PA) system suppliers. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £60,000, will run from 1st November 2025 to 22nd July 2026. With the award criteria focusing on price, competitive pricing could provide a strong advantage, making it suitable for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio by associating with a major public event in a regional market.

## Notice

Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026 on 18th & 19th July as set out in the ITT document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055703-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055703-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055703-2025
  11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ProjectManage/3986

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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