Waterford City and County Council_103683
## Summary Waterford City and County Council is seeking a contractor to provide production services for the Winterval Christmas Festival, including staff and equipment, for a period of two months from September to December 2026.
## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of production staff for the entire festival timetable, including build and take down * Provision of non-production staff for the festival timetable only * Supply of specialist equipment required to produce the festival
## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Open procedure, no reserved participation * Qualifications: Not specified in tender documents * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not specified in tender documents * SMEs encouraged to participate and form relationships with other SMEs or larger enterprises to maximize social and economic benefits
## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €1,000,000 * Submission deadline: 11 August 2026 at 15:00 hours * Contract duration: 2 months from September to December 2026, with an option for a 6-month extension in 2028 subject to review and funding
## How to Bid * Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie website * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Pricing Schedule + Tenderer's Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer
## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in festival production and event management. * Opportunities: Encouragement for SMEs to participate and form relationships with other businesses. * Risks: + High estimated value, potentially requiring significant resources and investment. + Uncertainty around contract duration and potential extensions.
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Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.
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