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Newcastle Christmas Market - Power and Lighting

Awarded to VENTURE 24-7 NE LTD

Newcastle City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 24 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 14 September 2026

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Overview

Newcastle City Council is seeking a partner to supply, install and manage power distribution and lighting for Newcastle's Christmas Market for the 2026 and 2027 Christmas periods, with an optional extension to cover 2028. The contract is valued at a maximum of £56,000 per annum and is open for tender with a submission deadline of 14 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£105,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 August 2026
Questions by
8 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Electrical servicesEvent services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£85,073
Award date
6 October 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 September 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
5 February 2029
Against estimate
19% below
Bids received
4
Winner
  • VENTURE 24-7 NE LTD

This contract ends on 30 September 2028, or 5 February 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

VENTURE 24-7 NE LTD

Based in
Gateshead
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,822 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 15% below the median.

Newcastle City Council in the last 12 months

136

contracts awarded, worth £89,855,497 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

  2. Contract

    8 October 2026

  3. Tender Update

    2 September 2026

  4. Tender Update

    1 September 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    24 August 2026

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