Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc3-17fa-72b6-9554-4acda2ac9311/supply-of-the-main-stage-community-stages-inc-pas-for-the-bedford-river-fes

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026 on 18th & 19th July

[Bedford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedford-borough-council)

Estimated value

£50,000

Published

11 Sept 2025

Deadline

Closed

10 Oct 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Supply of The Main Stage & Community Stages (inc PA's) for the Bedford River Festival 2026 on 18th & 19th July as set out in the ITT document

## CPV classification

Event services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059858-2025-09-11T10:48:10+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059858-2025-09-11T10:48:10+01:00)

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