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title: "Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Lighting and Structures Hire 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a71d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Mouth of the Tyne Festival - Lighting and Structures Hire 2026

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a71d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Tyneside Borough Council involves a tender for the provision of lighting and structure services required for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2026. This public procurement falls under the industry category of exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services. The festival is scheduled to occur in Tynemouth, near Newcastle upon Tyne, from 9th to 12th July 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 17th October 2025, with the enquiry period concluding on 15th October 2025. The procurement has been classified legally under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in event production, particularly those focusing on lighting and structural setups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enterprises with a focus on social value could greatly benefit from participating, given the reserved participation policy favouring such organisations. The procurement process prioritises quality, accounting for 60% of the award criteria, leaving 30% for pricing considerations. This contract is not only an opportunity to participate in a prestigious event but also a platform for service providers to showcase their expertise in a prominent festival setting, potentially leading to further business engagements and growth.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council require lighting and structure services for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2026. The Mouth of the Tyne Festival, an annual live music event, is taking place on Thursday 9th July, Friday 10th July, Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2026 in Tynemouth, near Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful Contractor will be required to deliver lighting and structure services for this event in accordance with the specification attached at Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061837-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061837-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061837-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  All tender information and documentation are held on the above e-tendering portal. Search for the OPEN Reference: #OPEN20251718

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/Alltenderinformationanddocumentationareheldontheabovee-tenderingportal.SearchfortheOPENReference:#OPEN20251718

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