Tender

Event Production Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Aberdeen City Council, which is seeking suppliers for 'Event Production Services' under the industry category of event services. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently active, and will close for submissions on 21 February 2022. This contract, valued at £400,000, spans a contract period of 360 days, with an option for renewal for up to 36 months. The tender is aimed at enhancing the city's events offerings, which attract diverse audiences ranging from 300 to over 15,000 attendees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, audio-visual services, staging, and related production requirements. Companies with expertise in providing Public Address (PA) systems, lighting, power distribution, and other event-related services would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the requirement for bidders to meet specific quality and price criteria ensures that those with a strong track record in delivering high-quality services will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Event Production Services

Notice Description

As part of the Council's on-going commitment to improving the city's events offering, which strengthens Aberdeen's image and reputation; we are now seeking to appoint a suitably competent and skilled operator to supply Public Address (PA), Staging, Lighting, Power, Power Distribution and Audio Visual (AV) services for Aberdeen City Councils events. The council have a variety of events throughout the year that are designed to attract an audience from a wide cross section of the community both from within and outside the City. The audience at events requiring event production can vary from 300 to in excess of 15,000 for a number of events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Council's on-going commitment to improving the city's events offering, which strengthens Aberdeen's image and reputation; we are now seeking to appoint a suitably competent and skilled operator to supply Public Address (PA), Staging, Lighting, Power, Power Distribution and Audio Visual (AV) services for Aberdeen City Councils events. The council have a variety of events throughout the year that are designed to attract an audience from a wide cross section of the community both from within and outside the City. The audience at events requiring event production can vary from 300 to in excess of 15,000 for a number of events. Bidders are invited to quote to supply Aberdeen City Council's Event Production requirements, including stages, power (generators silent diesel/hydrogen only), power distribution, lighting, PA systems and AV equipment etc. for the Aberdeen City Events Team's annual events programme as detailed in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period (or periods) of up to 36 months after the expiry of the term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001908-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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