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Invitation to Quote to create a new Observatory in Hunstanton for the EXPERIENCE Project

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2023 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the design and installation of a new Observatory in Hunstanton as part of the EXPERIENCE Project. This project, valued at £38,900 GBP, aims to develop sustainable, off-season tourism based on the natural and cultural assets of Norfolk. The contract was awarded to OUTSIDEOLOGY LIMITED, with a tender period ending on 31st January 2022, and a contract period running from 14th February 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry interested in small and medium-sized projects. Businesses located in the East of England may find this opportunity particularly suitable. With a focus on sustainable tourism development, this tender emphasises the potential for growth in sectors aligned with environmental conservation and cultural heritage enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote to create a new Observatory in Hunstanton for the EXPERIENCE Project

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) is looking to commission an organisation to design and install a new Observatory (10 people capacity), with exterior night sky discovery interpretation elements and exterior platform, within the seaside resort town of Hunstanton, west Norfolk. This will support the delivery of EXPERIENCE, a EUR23.3 million project co-financed by ERDF via the France (Channel) England Programme and contribute to development of sustainable, off-season tourism based on the natural and cultural assets of Norfolk. Responses to invitation to quote must be submitted to experience@norfolk.gov.uk no later than 17:00 GMT on Monday 31 January 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38830216-2d7b-4744-bb6c-22a63e52a405
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSIDEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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