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T25-192BUS Tender for Nighttime Illumination of Tall Ships at 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

Awarded to Visual Spectrum Studios Ltd

Derry City and Strabane District Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 January 2026
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Overview

Derry City and Strabane District Council awarded Visual Spectrum Studios Ltd a contract to provide nighttime illumination of tall ships during the 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival (25–28 June 2026). The work involves creating a three-night light installation called 'Sails of Solas' that will illuminate the masts and sails of festival vessels from 9pm until dawn to enhance their visual impact along the River Foyle riverfront.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Published
1 December 2025
Questions by
19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lightingLighting equipment and electric lampsParts of lamps and lighting equipmentLighting for ship guidance and illuminationRecreational, cultural and sporting services

Award outcome

Award date
22 January 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 30 June 2026
Winner
  • Visual Spectrum Studios Ltd

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  1. Contract

    16 February 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    1 December 2025

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