DCC Single Party Framework Agreement for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Removal and Storage of Artistic Lighting Illuminations and Associated Equipment

DCC Single Party Framework Agreement for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Removal and Storage of Artistic Lighting Illuminations and Associated Equipment

Dublin City Council

## Summary Dublin City Council is seeking a single-party framework agreement for the supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of artistic lighting illuminations and associated equipment for the Dublin Winter Lights Festival. The estimated value is €35 million, and the contract duration is six years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of artistic lighting illuminations and associated equipment * Provision of artistic lighting infrastructure, projection equipment, storage facilities, specialist personnel, festival development, and stakeholder relationships * Continuity of service, long-term planning and programming of the Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights Festival * Support for the development of artistic partnerships and innovation * Value for money through the amortisation of equipment and mobilisation costs over a longer period

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be a suitably qualified service provider * Qualifications: The tenderer must have experience in delivering artistic lighting illuminations and associated equipment for festivals and events * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: The tenderer must have a proven track record in delivering high-quality artistic lighting illuminations and associated equipment for festivals and events

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €35 million * Submission deadline: Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 12:00 (Irish time) * Contract duration: Six years * Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Via the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: The Request for Tender (RFT) document, available for download from the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits companies with experience in delivering artistic lighting illuminations and associated equipment for festivals and events. * Opportunities: The contract duration of six years provides a stable revenue stream and opportunities for long-term planning and programming of the Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights Festival. * Risks: The tenderer must be aware of the need to comply with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement and the potential for abnormally low tenders.

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.

Dublin City Council has 193 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 14 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,509,097,430.

Recent awarded suppliers include Electro Tech Ireland, Elmore Group, Civic Integrated Solutions Ltd, Wills Bros. Ltd, Murphy International Ltd.