Published date: 5 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 January 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fireworks - 24613200

  • Event services - 79952000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BIP833273763

Published date

5 January 2024

Closing date

19 January 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

2 November 2024

Contract end date

5 November 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified contractor to provide an annual firework display at Cassiobury Park for an initial period of two years or three years (totalling two or three firework bonfire night events), with an option to extend for a further period of up to two years. The displays are to be held on the Saturday closest to November 5th each year.
The successful Contractor will be required to;

-Provide an experienced fireworks team that can demonstrate a high level of repeated success with other local councils. It shall deploy such staff as reasonably necessary for it to discharge its obligations under the tender.
-Be responsible for dealing with all Planning and Health and Safety requirements, liaising with the relevant authorities where appropriate on behalf of Watford Borough Council within the annual cost.
-To allow for meetings with interested parties and providing them with details of the project and the council's requirements.
-Ensuring that displays are fired from the allocated firing zones and take into account the audience viewing areas (site plan enclosed for reference, a site visit is recommended)
-Following the standard conditions for usage of Watford Borough Council owned parks, including reinstating any damage and clearing up the firing zone and surrounding area.
The successful Contractor is required to ensure full compliance with any new fireworks industry regulations and codes of practice during the term of the contract

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Derek Hatcher

Address

Town Hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk