Published date: 27 January 2022

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: 6 February 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000

  • Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 37000000

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

SS2 6RL

Value of contract

£0 to £65,000

Procurement reference

SBC27012022

Published date

27 January 2022

Closing date

6 February 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

16 February 2022

Contract end date

20 February 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Opportunity

We are a looking to appoint a creative lighting artists/architects to provide us with three temporary large scale lighting installations that we can install in our public realm from Tuesday 15th - Saturday 19th Feb as part of a large scale light festival.

Structure one requirements

Looking for an large scale light and sound 3D modular sculpture that measures approx. 10m width x 6m high x 7m length. The structure will need to be able to resist winds of up to 126km/h Beaufort 11 as it will be in situ on a pier for the duration of the event. The structure needs to be consist of a choregraphed light and sound show that can run on a continuous loop for at least six hours.

Structure 2 requirements

Looking for 5 social interactive illuminated sculptures. Structures could be up to 4.7m across and the height of the structures need to range from 230cm - 340cm. The sculptures will need to be set at various heights to accommodate a wide range of users including children and wheelchair users.

Structure 3 requirements.

Looking for a large scale interactive, inflatable shaped installation that users can also interact with during daylight hours. The installation must able to illuminate in the evening so that users are able to partake in an immersive light experience during the evening as well as daylight hours.

The installation needs to measure approximately 10m in height x 13m in width x 4m in depth. The installation needs to be inflatable to allow for quick dismantle every evening for the duration of the festival.

More information

Additional text

We are requesting that any suppliers within the market are able to provide details/pictures of the installations they can offer and the costs including installation and management throughout the festival. Please email Culture&tourism@southend.gov.uk by the closing date.

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS26EN
England

Email

Culture&tourism@southend.gov.uk

Website

www.southend.gov.uk