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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Dartford Borough Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £165,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £198,000 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 28 July 2025 |
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Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out
Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out
Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out
Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out 2025-2028
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Tender submissions will be evaluated using a price quality split of 40% for price and 60% quality.
The Christmas Switch-on is a free family event which takes place the first Saturday following Remembrance Sunday in November of each year. Dartford has hosted the event for over 20 years. The Big Day Out, now in its 4th year is a free 2-day family fun weekend held in Central Park in July each year
The contractor will hire and manage the following: • Stage Limited space means a specified size is required; 6.1m wide x 4.88m deep with roof frame to span over the stage and with front of stage barriers for use on hard standing, including 2m gate for disabled access. The stage must be delivered, built, derigged and taken from site the same day. Access to the site is available from 6.30am. • PA/Sound PA, FOH Stage Monitor System, Control side of stage, Microphones & DI's, RF Equipment and Technical Services • Stage Lighting Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Generator Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Stage Management
Award criteria: Tender submissions will be evaluated using a price quality split of 40% for price and 60% quality.
The successful contractor will hire and manage the following: • Stage A stage with a maximum size of 7m wide x 45m deep with roof frame to span over the stage and with front of stage barriers, for use on grass. The stage must be delivered and built on the Friday before the event then derigged and taken from site at the close of the event on the Sunday. • PA/Sound PA, FOH Stage Monitor System, Control side of stage, Microphones & DI's, RF Equipment and Technical Services • Stage Lighting Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor, likely minimal given that the event takes place in daylight. • Generator Technical specification as deemed appropriate by the contractor • Mobile screen There will be one mobile screen side stage, wholly managed by the contractor. The Council is open to appropriate recommendations in respect of the screen, but the following has worked well in previous years; 5m x 3m LED screen with 4.8mm Pixel pitch and Audio. The screen to be delivered, installed and taken away, and at least one on-site technician to remain for the 2 days of the event.
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| Tender submissions will be evaluated using a price quality split of 40% for price and 60% quality. |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0556c2 |
| Notice Reference: | 036427-2025 |
Award criteria: Tender submissions will be evaluated using a price quality split of 40% for price and 60% quality.
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