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Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 Aug 2019 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa" aimed at sourcing creative solutions for a new festive Santa feature in the city centre. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on signs and illuminated signs. The contract value is set at £130,000, and the tender process was conducted as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 3rd July 2019, while the contract was awarded on 15th July 2019, effective for a one-day period from 16th to 17th July 2019, with the installation proposed from November 2019 to January 2020.

This procurement opportunity is designed to encourage local businesses, particularly SMEs, to propose innovative designs and manufacturing solutions that can contribute to enhancing Manchester’s festive atmosphere. Businesses with expertise in electrical installation work, signage, and festive decorations would find this tender particularly suitable for their growth. Engaging in such public contracts can help suppliers expand their portfolios and establish a long-term relationship with the city council, potentially leading to further opportunities in future festive campaigns.

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Notice Title

Design & Provision of Manchester Christmas Santa

Notice Description

Manchester City Council invited suppliers to put forward creative solutions to design, manufacture and supply a new Santa feature for the city centre that will be installed initially for November 2019 to January 2020 and will provide the focal point of the festive scheme for the next five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35466425-d8e1-46b2-b2eb-b4506266d8e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3892050a-03cd-467e-b0aa-da2675c2bbdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MK ILLUMINATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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