Tender

GB-Watford: Cassiobury Park Annual Firework Display

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide an annual firework display at Cassiobury Park for a period of up to two or three years. The displays are scheduled for the Saturday closest to November 5th each year. The procurement method is selective with a tender period ending on January 19th, 2024. The contract period is set to start on November 2nd, 2024, and end on November 5th, 2027. The procurement falls under the services category with a value of £50,000 in GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for event services and cultural event organisation businesses to showcase their expertise. Companies with experience in organising firework displays and complying with industry regulations would be well-suited for this contract. The Watford Borough Council, located in the East of England, will oversee the procurement process, providing details of planning and Health and Safety requirements. Businesses interested in participating should ensure they meet the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

GB-Watford: Cassiobury Park Annual Firework Display

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified contractor to provide an annual firework display at Cassiobury Park for an initial period of two years or three years (totalling two or three firework bonfire night events), with an option to extend for a further period of up to two years. The displays are to be held on the Saturday closest to November 5th each year. The successful Contractor will be required to; -Provide an experienced fireworks team that can demonstrate a high level of repeated success with other local councils. It shall deploy such staff as reasonably necessary for it to discharge its obligations under the tender. -Be responsible for dealing with all Planning and Health and Safety requirements, liaising with the relevant authorities where appropriate on behalf of Watford Borough Council within the annual cost. -To allow for meetings with interested parties and providing them with details of the project and the council's requirements. -Ensuring that displays are fired from the allocated firing zones and take into account the audience viewing areas (site plan enclosed for reference, a site visit is recommended) -Following the standard conditions for usage of Watford Borough Council owned parks, including reinstating any damage and clearing up the firing zone and surrounding area. The successful Contractor is required to ensure full compliance with any new fireworks industry regulations and codes of practice during the term of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf6d247-582a-4435-beb9-e353c0a3877d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24613200 - Fireworks

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2027 3-4 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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