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title: "Festive Installation - Winter Programme 2025 Programme (Keel Square and Plot 21)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Festive Installation - Winter Programme 2025 Programme (Keel Square and Plot 21)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea45

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Sunderland City Council, sought services under the "Festive Installation - Winter Programme 2025" contract, centred around Keel Square and Plot 21 in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23). This contract, which involved the design, supply, and installation of a festive installation, has reached its award stage. The procurement used a direct method below the competition threshold, reflecting a focus on specific expertise and capacity needed for the task. The installation was scheduled to be open by 22nd November 2025, with dismantling to occur on 28th December 2025, with the entire project active from 22nd November to 28th December 2025. The contract was awarded to Visual Architekts Ltd, an SME based in Denton, Manchester.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event and festival services, particularly those capable of handling the technical complexity and design continuity required for seasonal installations. Companies like Visual Architekts Ltd, with expertise in creative and site-specific installations, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and gain recognition from prestigious public organisations. Smaller enterprises with unique design capabilities and a proven track record in similar installations could find significant growth opportunities by pursuing similar tenders, particularly those set under non-competitive thresholds that require tailored service delivery without the need for extensive competitive bidding.

## Notice

Provision of the design, supply, and installation of a festive installation in Keel Square and Plot 21 for the duration of the winter programme. To be installed and open by 22nd November 2025 and derig to take place on 28th December 2025, which will cost PS70,000. The Provider must have the necessary capacity, expertise, and familiarity with the site-specific requirements of Keel Square and Plot 21 to undertake the work including the technical complexity of the installation, and the need for design continuity and quality assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077734-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISUAL ARCHITEKTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077734-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077734-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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