Published date: 2 November 2017
Last edited date: 2 November 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Fair and amusement park services - 92331000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£400,000
Procurement reference
BOURN001-DN296323-93163816
Published date
2 November 2017
Closing date
6 October 2017
Contract start date
30 March 2018
Contract end date
6 January 2019
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Bournemouth Borough Council is looking for the supply and operation of a Big Wheel with rotating gondolas on the seafronts Pier Approach between 30th March 2018 and 6th January 2019 with the option to extend the contract annually for a further two years.
For the purpose of this contract Bournemouth Borough Council's Seafront Services will be seeking an experienced, exciting and forward thinking contractor for the supply and operation of a Big Wheel on Pier Approach. The Wheel will become part of the fabric of Pier Approach providing the perfect backdrop for local events and getting involved with community.
Over the past year a Big Wheel has been in operation on Pier Approach and has been well received by the public. The award of this contract seeks to build on that success and provide an attraction for people of all different ages and backgrounds. It will increase visitor numbers who can enjoy panoramic views of Bournemouth and Poole which enhances the offer on the Seafront. The Wheel has become part of the fabric of Pier Approach providing the perfect backdrop for local events and getting involved with the community
The Big Wheel must be no smaller than 32 metres in height and cannot exceed 40 metres in height. The maximum footprint of the wheel must not exceed 25 square metres. Weight loadings and dimensions of the wheel must be submitted with this tender.
The Big wheel has attracted approximately over 100,000 visitors in a 5 month period in 2017. Instructions to Suppliers:
Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion.
Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system.
If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.
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Award information
Awarded date
20 October 2017
Contract start date
30 March 2018
Contract end date
6 January 2019
Total value of contract
£327,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Observation Wheel UK Ltd
Address
WA5 1RD
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Strategic Procurement
Address
Bournemouth Borough Council
The Town Hall, Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1202451465
procurement@bournemouth.gov.uk
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