Tender

GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking a professional company to carry out a pyrotechnics display simulating a ceremonial gun-firing event on HMS Belfast in London. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their tenders by 24th March 2025, with the contract period running from 14th April 2025 to 6th May 2025. The project falls under the industry category of pyrotechnic, event, and cultural event organisation services, with an estimated value range between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in pyrotechnic services and event organisation. Economic operators engaged in cultural event organisation will find this project highly suitable. The open procurement method invites competitive participation, ensuring that businesses with innovative and professional pyrotechnic solutions can vie for the contract, strengthening their portfolio and expanding their market presence. SMEs and ventures focused on delivering high-quality event services in the Greater London area are well-placed to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums ("IWM") is tendering for a professional company to undertake a Pyrotechnics display to mimic a ceremonial gun-firing at HMS Belfast on 5 May 2025. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ada6797-43a6-4cfc-9ed3-21f8090369b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfd04b-91f9-4037-9c8e-96a6a099adc4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39225500 - Pyrotechnics

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92360000 - Pyrotechnic services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 30 days
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
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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