Scope
Reference
OPEN20251718
Description
North Tyneside Council require lighting and structure services for the Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2026.
The Mouth of the Tyne Festival, an annual live music event, is taking place on Thursday 9th July, Friday 10th July, Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2026 in Tynemouth, near Newcastle upon Tyne.
The successful Contractor will be required to deliver lighting and structure services for this event in accordance with the specification attached at Tynemouth Priory and Castle.
Total value (estimated)
- £18,000 excluding VAT
- £21,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender information and documentation are held on the above e-tendering portal.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality Award criteria as per tender documentation - 60% quality inclusive of 10% Social Value |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Pricing criteria as per tender documentation/Pricing schedule. |
Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
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Technical specifications to be met
https://www.open-uk.org/
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Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bailey Spray
Email: Bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
Website: https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government