Tender

Flying Display Management - Southport Air Show For the period of 1st January 2024 until 31st December 2024 With an option of two years one year extension.

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Flying Display Management services for the Southport Air Show from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the Aircraft and spacecraft industry. The tender is open for interested bidders, with a tender period ending on 1st December 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st January 2024.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in event services and aviation management to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract with Sefton Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on safety compliance, airspace reservation, coordination of aircraft movements, and other air show-related activities. Interested parties should visit the Sefton Council website for more details and contact Joanna Bodziany for further information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flying Display Management - Southport Air Show For the period of 1st January 2024 until 31st December 2024 With an option of two years one year extension.

Notice Description

Southport Air Show requires an Air Display Management Company to deliver all aspects of a professional flying display based over the seafront. The successful organisation will be expected to provide the following: 1. Act as the CAA authorised Flying Display Director and ensure safety compliance in accordance with CAP 403 (Flying Displays: A Guide to Safety Arrangements). Select high calibre and well qualified members for the Flying Control Committee. 2. Obtain permission under the provisions of Article 162 of the Air Navigation Order to hold the air show having ensured air and ground compliance with CAP 403 and appropriate military requirements. 3. Negotiate airspace reservation. Set up an Air Traffic Control Plan and maintain a close working relationship with neighbouring airfields on air show related matters. 4. Obtain a special event Air/Ground radio frequency in liaison with the CAA/OFCOM. 5. Provide an Air/Ground radio service to participating display and visiting aircraft with suitably qualified and display experienced operators. 6. Provide a written brief for display participants and give oral briefings on show days. 7. Produce and coordinate an aircraft movements plan including engineering, operational and administrative requirements for Airport and organising staff. 8. Retain appropriate civilian performers to provide a balanced programme with known military participation and within budget constraints. 9. Check specialist insurance permits to fly, display authorisations and after due consideration of all aspects advise on suitability for inclusion in the flying programme. 10. Maintain a close working relationship with other organising staff to assist the smooth running of the operation. 11. Attend pre and post display meetings with the Event Organisers as reasonably requested. 12. Maintain close watch on domestic arrangements for participating crews and ground support functions including emergency and ground planning. 13. Real time coordination of the air display responding to prevailing weather, operational conditions and safety requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c78c87-26c0-4620-a069-f579a631adb1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanna Bodziany
Contact Email
joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344068

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

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