Tender

Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Time Ball Mechanism at Hull Guildhall Clock Tower

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Aug 2017 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and installation of a Time Ball mechanism at the Hull Guildhall Clock Tower. This process falls under the goods category and is particularly relevant to the timekeeping systems industry. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period is set to close on 13th September 2017, with a contract duration beginning on 16th October 2017 and ending on 31st December 2018. The estimated contract value is £125,000, and the minimum contract value is £50,000, with an open procurement method in place.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in precision engineering, clock manufacturing, or restoration of historical architectural features. Companies that can demonstrate experience with similar projects or a strong understanding of heritage conservation would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only allows for financial growth through securing a significant contract but also offers a chance to contribute to the cultural and historical preservation of the Hull Guildhall, an iconic landmark in England.

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Notice Title

Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Time Ball Mechanism at Hull Guildhall Clock Tower

Notice Description

Hull City Council are seeking specialist suppliers that are able to design and manufacture and then install the precision equipment, mast and Time Ball required to operate and to re-commission the Hull Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball on the Grade II* listed Hull Guildhall clock tower. The Time Ball should be sympathetically designed to enhance and complement the existing clock mechanism. The supply and installation of the new Time Ball mechanism will form a central element of restoration works to the Hull Guildhall clock tower, a significant part of which will be the subject of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding, subject to the successful securing of support funding. Full details of the Council's requirements for this contract are enclosed within the Invitation To Tender documents, supported by additional information and Appendices, all of which can be accessed via the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, using weblink www.yortender.co.uk Additional information: Full details of this tender opportunity together with a complete set of tender documentation and supporting information and Appendices are available via the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, using Contract Ref. DN263572. Interested suppliers will need to register on the YORtender site if they have not previously done so. (Registration is free and takes only a few minutes to complete). The YORtender site can be accessed via weblink www.yortender.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa535845-da0f-42eb-b4ba-500f460067b4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35123300 - Timekeeping system

39254100 - Clocks

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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