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Fireworks 3 year contract

Crowborough Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:23.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV24613200 — Fireworks
  • CPV92300000 — Entertainment services

Lots

  • Lot 1£60k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0586c6
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Hand copy must be delievered to: Crowborough Town Council Council Offices, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
60,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
72,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
24613200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fireworks
Entry 2
Id
92300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Entertainment services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-4233
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
A-4234
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
A-4235
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
A-4236
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
048292-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
13 Aug 2025, 10:27

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PTVM-6962-RPLN
Name
Crowborough Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ22
Country
GB
Locality
Crowborough
Postal Code
TN61DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PTVM-6962-RPLN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Crowborough · UKJ22 · TN61DH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0586c6-2025-08-13T10:27:16+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·