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

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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22 Apr 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums, located in London, has completed an award stage for a ceremonial gun-firing pyrotechnics display at HMS Belfast, scheduled to take place on the 5th of May, 2025. This project falls under the industry category of pyrotechnic services, with additional classifications related to cultural event organisation. The open procurement method was utilised in this tender, with the process having been initiated as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers a period from the 14th of April to the 6th of May, 2025. The tendering process concluded on the 2nd of April, 2025, and the contract was awarded to Arcadia SFX Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, on the same date.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in pyrotechnic services, event organisation, and related sectors. With the selection criteria open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the opportunity was accessible for a diverse range of companies seeking to expand their portfolio in high-profile projects. Companies capable of delivering specialised pyrotechnic displays would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging such collaborations to enhance their expertise and visibility within the cultural events industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums ("IWM") was 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4168b7d-fa92-4dae-8d91-0a7a914a5e31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Procurement & Resources Officer
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442074165000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIA SFX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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