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PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Awarded to FUTURE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LTD, RICHMOND EVENT MANAGEMENT LTD

Torbay Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 25 February 2026
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Overview

Torbay Council awarded a contract worth £600,000 to Future Technical Solutions Ltd and Richmond Event Management Ltd on 30 April 2026 to design and install lighting installations for the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, a winter family-focused event featuring light shows and installations across Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. The contract runs for two years plus one optional year, with potential for additional activities including projections and a Christmas market. The work is currently in delivery or complete.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£300,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 January 2026
Questions by
11 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Event services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£300,000
Award date
21 April 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 31 January 2028
Contract length
1 year 9 months
Could run to
31 January 2029
Bids received
4
Winners
  • FUTURE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LTD
  • RICHMOND EVENT MANAGEMENT LTD

This contract ends on 31 January 2028, or 31 January 2029 if every extension is used.

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4

4 from SMEs

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Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Method Statements90%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

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Torbay Council in the last 12 months

71

contracts awarded, worth £31,283,664 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 June 2026

  2. Contract

    5 May 2026

  3. Contract

    22 April 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    28 January 2026

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