--- title: "Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-17" --- # Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027 Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799088.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the curation and production of the Spectra 2026 and 2027, Scotland's Festival of Light, with the contract awarded to Live Event Management LTD. This contract falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" category and will take place in central locations like Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen (Region UKM50). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with an award on 10th July 2025. The main procurement category for this process is services, focusing on festival or event production, ensuring high-quality programme development for these significant cultural events in the years 2026 and 2027. The open tender was initially announced in May 2025 with a submission deadline of 17th June 2025. This contract presents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in event management and cultural programme production. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector could find themselves well-suited to the diverse demands of managing high-profile events like Spectra. The requirement includes not only programme curation and production but also community engagement, empowerment initiatives, and adherence to Fair Work Practices. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public cultural projects and those committed to innovation and social value can benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. Additionally, the commitment to community benefits underscores an investment in sustainable and socially responsible business practices. The contract, valued at GBP 600,000, signifies a significant investment from the Aberdeen City Council in enhancing the local cultural landscape. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539397 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 10 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539397 - 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530513 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=5 27th May 2025 - 5a_Appendix 4 Conditions of Contract Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=13 27th May 2025 - 5a_Appendix 4 Conditions of Contract Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=2 27th May 2025 - 2_Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=12 27th May 2025 - 2_Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=3 19th May 2025 - 3_Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=11 19th May 2025 - 3_Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=4 16th May 2025 - 4_Appendix 3 Declaration Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=6 16th May 2025 - 5b_Appendix 4b ACC Standard Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=7 16th May 2025 - 6_Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire Spectra 2026 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=8 16th May 2025 - 7_Appendix 6 Spectra 2026 Evaluation Summary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=9 16th May 2025 - 8_Appendix 7 Example Health and Safety Responsibilities - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=10 16th May 2025 - 9_Appendix 8 Spectra 2025 Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530513&idx=1 16th May 2025 - 1_ITT Open Spectra 202627 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530513 Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027 - Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539397 Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027 - Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027 ## Notice URLs - 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