AwardedAwarded 18 May 2026
PLA25163 Provision of Lighting Installations for Bay of Lights Illumination Trail
Torbay Council · Local authority
In brief
Torbay Council awarded leisure and events work to Richmond Event Management Ltd and Future Technical Solutions Ltd on 18 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £300,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 21 months, up to 33 months with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Event Management Ltd (SME) Future Technical Solutions Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £300,000 | Awarded 22 April 2026 18 May 2026 to 31 January 2028 |
| Future Technical Solutions Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £300,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 007514-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036667-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041158-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 054595-2026
About the buyer
Torbay CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
92Awards
72Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Devon County Council1 contract
- Future Technical Solutions Ltd1 contract
- Richmond Event Management Ltd1 contract
- The Media Workshop Ltd1 contract
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From notice 007514-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 January 2026, last updated 10 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.