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Published 13 Aug 2025, 10:27 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Fireworks 3 year contract

Official notice

Authority: Crowborough Town Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£60,000≈ £20k / year · £72,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 28 Aug 2025
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Dec 2028 · starts 1 Jan 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Crowborough Town Council organises an annual Fireworks display on the 5th of November. (Please note, if the 5th of November falls on a Sunday, the event will take place on the Saturday, 4th of November) This extraordinary annual event has an exciting new display theme every year and is always very popular. This tradition has been held in Crowborough for years and is seen as an important part of the Crowborough Town Council's events programme. The event itself attracts up to 10,000 people from all over Crowborough, covering all ages and backgrounds. The event is greatly valued by young families, and it really sets the scene for the beginning of the festive season.

Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the designing the Fireworks installation as well as running of the Fireworks display, on the 5th of November at the town's Fireworks night. The contract will be awarded for a period of three years commencing in 2026.

CPV: Entertainment services · Fireworks

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 yrsSMEPublished value£60,000
Contract period: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2028 (3 yrs)Value: £60,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Mandatory Information for Submission Completed Form of Tender - signed and dated. Proposed Programme of Works - including installation, performance, and clean-up timeline. Company Profile & Experience - including three references for similar public fireworks displays. Health & Safety Documents: - Method Statement and Risk Assessments - Company Health & Safety Policy - Accident and enforcement history (past 5 years) including RIDDOR incidents Insurance Certificates: - Public Liability Insurance (minimum £5M) - Employer's Liability Insurance (minimum £10M) Technical Information: - Fireworks and effects specification - Sound system coverage plan - Music theme proposal - Clean-up and debris management plan Social & Community Value Plan - environmental considerations, use of local resources, noise sensitivity. Subcontractor Details (if applicable) - including qualifications and scope. Declaration of No Conflict of Interest. Category / Subcriteria Weighting Scoring Criteria Price Competitiveness 25% 10: Lowest priced bid. 7: Up to 5% above lowest. 5: Up to 10% above lowest. 3: More than 10% above lowest with minimal justification. 0: Significantly overpriced with no justification. Capability to Deliver Specification 10% 10: Full team with experience, skillset, and available equipment demonstrated. 7: Adequate staffing and planning. 5: Some limitations in resources. 3: Understaffed or under-equipped. 0: Unable to demonstrate readiness. Programme of Works 10% 10: Detailed, realistic timeline matching Council expectations. 7: Clear but slightly ambitious plan. 5: Lacks detail or minor conflicts. 3: Unclear or incomplete. 0: No programme provided. Health & Safety - Accreditations & Policy 10% 10: CHAS or equivalent, plus full policy provided. 7: Good documents but missing external accreditations. 5: Basic policy submitted. 3: Limited detail. 0: No policy or accreditations. Tenders scoring below 5 in either H&S - Accreditations or H&S - Risk Management may be disqualified on safety grounds. Health & Safety - Risk Management 10% 10: Full RAMS tailored to fireworks display. 7: Mostly complete RAMS. 5: Generic RAMS with gaps. 3: Poor or unclear risk strategy. 0: None provided. Relevant Experience & References 10% 10: 3+ similar public events, all positive references. 7: 2 similar jobs, mostly positive. 5: 1 event with satisfactory delivery. 3: Limited relevance or feedback. 0: No relevant experience or poor feedback. Technical Proposal & Effects 10% 10: Innovative design with appropriate effects and synchronised music. 7: Good proposal with minor limitations. 5: Meets base requirements. 3: Minimal creativity or unclear plan. 0: Incomplete or unsuitable. Sound & Accessibility Plan 5% 10: Excellent coverage and equipment for entire viewing area. 7: Good setup but partial coverage. 5: Adequate setup with minor gaps. 3: Limited or unclear plan. 0: Not addressed. Environmental & Social Value 5% 10: Strong waste reduction, noise control, local sourcing. 7: Good consideration with some evidence. 5: Some basic environmental notes. 3: Minimal effort. 0: No consideration given. Customer Care / Communication 5% 10: Clear liaison structure and post-event feedback plan. 7: Responsive contact but no feedback loop. 5: Basic contact only. 3: No clarity on communication. 0: Not addressed.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Aug 2025, 10:27 BST
Last source update
13 Aug 2025, 10:27 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-048292
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Entertainment servicesFireworks
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
28 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Hand copy must be delievered to:

Crowborough Town Council

Council Offices,

Pine Grove,

Crowborough,

East Sussex,

TN6 1DH

Timeline

13 Aug 2025 → 1 Jan 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 10:27 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    28 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts299 days ago
    1 Jan 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 10:27 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Crowborough Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PTVM-6962-RPLN Council Offices, Crowborough, South East, TN61DHContact email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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