Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027

Concepts

• aberdeen
• recreation, culture and sport
• spectra
• 2026
• cultural event organisation
• aberdeen city council
• light
• scotland
• an experienced festival or event production company
• scotlands festival

Location

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire: Union Terrace Gardens and additional city centre locations

Description

Contract for the curation and production of the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, in 2026 and 2027

Total Quantity or Scope

Aberdeen City Council are seeking to appoint an experienced festival or event production company to curate and produce the programme for Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light in 2026 and 2027.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
• 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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