PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£300k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
05 May 2026
Description
The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced events contractor to design and install a high-quality innovative winter lighting solution for a family focussed Bay of Lights Illumination Trail - light installation event based on a light show / light installations experience. The event has run successfully for a number of years. Over the 2 + 1 period of the contract there will be potential for additional activity and add-ons, such as projections and an accompanying Christmas market. The event will be primarily based in Torquay with elements in the other Bay areas (Paignton and Brixham).
Scope
- Reference
- PLA25163
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2026 to 31 Jan 2028Possible extension to 31 Jan 2029
Optional 12 month extension
- CPV classifications
- 79952000
- Contract locations
- South West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Statements | Quality for service and contract delivery. There are 5 method statements in total which add up to the percentage weighting. | quality | 90.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value assessment. The social value assessment is a combination of a qualitative assessment and quantitative assessment. Further information can be found in Part 6 Social Value Requirement and Part 8 Short Set Social Value Calculator. | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Confirmation of ability to obtain relevant insurances after contract award but before delivery start Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Relevant Experience and Contract Examples Health and Safety Modern Slavery Relevant policies, procedures and accreditations required to deliver the contract Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£300k
Award date
30 Apr 2026
Contract start
17 May 2026
Contract end
31 Jan 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 30 Apr 2026 · Contract period 17 May 2026 — 31 Jan 2028
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|---|---|---|---|
| PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail | contract | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
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