Tender

LuminoCity Festival of Light

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council is seeking creative lighting artists and architects for the "LuminoCity Festival of Light." This procurement falls under the category of Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, with a focus on providing three large-scale temporary lighting installations. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th February 2022. The installations are expected to be in place from 16th to 20th February 2022, at a location denoted by the postal code SS2 6RL, Southend-on-Sea. This tender is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in creative lighting design and installation, particularly those that specialise in large-scale art projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The festival's unique requirements for interactive and enduring installations suitable for diverse audiences, including children and individuals with disabilities, indicate that firms with experience in designing inclusive and resilient structures may have a distinct advantage in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LuminoCity Festival of Light

Notice 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. Additional information: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33388ac-66d2-48ae-84fb-93eb4eb9d79e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

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

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

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2022 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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