Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier Tender - 146603672

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Deadline: 19 Sep 2026

Posting Date: 05 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146603672

Document Ref. No.: UN29310

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

79952000 - Event services

Purchaser's Detail

Name: Login to see tender_details

Address: Login to see tender_details

Email: Login to see tender_detailsLogin to see details

Tender Details

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (SHHG) is a nationally significant arboretum located near Romsey, Hampshire, comprising approximately 180 acres and housing one of the most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs in the UK. The Gardens are operated as a registered charitable trust, with Hampshire County Council acting as trustee and retaining responsibility for strategic oversight and governance. Since 2021, SHHG has hosted an annual outdoor illuminated light trail with the aim of reaching a wider audience to support its charitable aims and sustained growth. The event has been successful over the past four years, with year-on-year growth in both visitor numbers and light trail ticket sales. The existing contract for delivery of the light trail expires on 15 January 2027. Given the success of the light trail, SHHG is seeking a provider to continue delivering an annual high-quality outdoor illuminated light trail for public sale that shall be ticketed for the duration of 6 weeks, between the end of November and the beginning of January. The appointed provider will be expected to design and deliver an exciting and immersive visitor experience that showcases the Gardens during evening hours, supports continued growth in visitor numbers towards a target of 90, 000 visitors, and aligns with the Gardens- charitable aims. The Council intends to enter into a contract for a total duration of 10 years. The service must be delivered in a manner that respects the sensitivities of a G...
[Disclaimer: For this notice no specific deadline was given hence we have added 45 Days from the date of posting]

Documents

 Tender Notice