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PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Torbay Council

LOCATION

Devon, United Kingdom

VALUE

£360,000

DEADLINE

February 25, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79952000

REFERENCE

007514-2026

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Original Tender 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).
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not explicitly mentioned in the provided tender summaries.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The contractor must be suitably qualified.
  • The contractor must be experienced in event services.
  • The contractor must confirm possession of relevant insurances.
  • The contractor must adhere to health and safety standards.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to design and install a high-quality innovative winter lighting solution.
  • Capability to design and install for a family-focused Bay of Lights Illumination Trail – light installation event based on a light show / light installations experience.
  • Capability to handle potential for additional activity and add-ons, such as projections and an accompanying Christmas market.
  • Ability to operate primarily in Torquay, with elements in Paignton and Brixham.
  • Demonstrate technical ability relevant to the scope of work.
  • Demonstrate relevant experience in similar projects.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Not explicitly mentioned in the provided tender summaries.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submission Deadline: 2026-02-25T12:00:00+00:00.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007514-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides the official machine-readable data for Torbay Council's open tender seeking an experienced events contractor for a 2+1 year winter illumination trail, including contact details and publication information.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007514-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Torbay Council seeks an experienced contractor for a 2+1 year contract to design and install an innovative winter lighting solution for a family-focused illumination trail, with potential for additional activities.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007514-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Torbay Council seeks a qualified and experienced events contractor to design and install an innovative winter lighting solution for the family-focused Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, with a 2+1 year contract valued at an estimated £300,000, requiring relevant experience and adherence to health and safety standards.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007514-2026.html
Summary:
Torbay Council is seeking an experienced contractor to design and install an innovative winter lighting solution for its family-focused Bay of Lights Illumination Trail over a 2+1 year contract, with an estimated value of £300,000, requiring confirmation of relevant insurances and technical ability.

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63
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear service description but suffers from significant deficiencies in completeness and clarity regarding evaluation criteria, financial requirements, and mandatory exclusion grounds, impacting fairness and overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no active disputes. However, minor omissions such as missing codes for the procedure type, an empty 'Liable Person' field, and a missing reveal date slightly detract from full legal disclosure.

Missing codes for procedure type
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Clarity60/100

The description of the required service is clear and unambiguous. However, the tender explicitly lacks details on mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and crucially, evaluation criteria, which creates significant ambiguity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly mentioned
Completeness65/100

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration is provided. Nevertheless, critical information such as full mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria are noted as missing. The failure to download one tender document also represents a gap in completeness.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements
Fairness55/100

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major concern, as it hinders transparency and the ability of bidders to prepare competitive proposals, potentially leading to subjective assessment. The lack of electronic submission and the failed document download also negatively impact equal access for all potential suppliers.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission support
Practicality60/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The failed download of one document and a slight inconsistency in the stated contract duration (21 months vs. '2+1 period') also reduce practicality for bidders.

No e-submission support
One tender document failed to download
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no active disputes or suspensions. However, some fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are empty, and there is an inconsistency between the stated contract duration (21 months) and the description's '2+1 period' (typically 36 months).

Empty 'Liable Person' field and missing procedure codes
Inconsistency in contract duration (21 months vs. 2+1 years)
Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions a focus on an 'innovative' lighting solution, which is a positive aspect. However, it explicitly lacks any green procurement criteria or social aspects, which are increasingly important for comprehensive sustainability in public procurement.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed service description
Estimated value and contract duration are specified
CPV and NUTS codes are correctly assigned
Focus on an innovative lighting solution
No active disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements
Lack of electronic submission support
Inconsistency in contract duration (21 months vs. 2+1 years)
One tender document failed to download

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish all evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and financial requirements to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and efficiency for bidders.
3. Clarify the exact contract duration and ensure all tender documents are accessible and downloadable.

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63/ 100 · Good

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