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Award

16 Aug 2024 at 09:46

Tender

22 May 2024 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to commemorate the city's 900th anniversary as a royal burgh with the "Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections" tender, titled "Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections". This open procurement process, classified under the "Motion picture projection services" industry category (CPV 92130000), is focused on delivering night-time outdoor public projection mappings as part of a larger events programme. Set to run from September 2024 to March 2025, the project will be held at various iconic sites within Edinburgh (region UKM75). The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 21st June 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. Key stakeholders include the City of Edinburgh Council as the contracting authority and Sheriff Court as the review body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and motion picture projection services. Contractors who can manage end-to-end project requirements, including content creation, projection mapping, and logistical execution, are well-suited for this project. The Council encourages suppliers to secure community benefits and to comply with various criteria, such as employer liability insurance, payment of the Living Wage, and adherence to environmental management standards. Given the high visibility and cultural significance of the project, it offers a distinguished platform for companies to showcase their capabilities and gain substantial media and public recognition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh is proud to announce the forthcoming celebration of its 900th anniversary as a royal burgh. As part of a wider events programme ('Edinburgh 900'), the City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to commemorate this milestone through the Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections. These night-time outdoor public projection mappings, running sometime between September 2024 to March 2025, are designed as free art installations to enhance civic pride, engage with our rich cultural history, and support our vibrant creative sector. This initiative aligns with our Citywide Cultural Strategy and celebrates our heritage and community spirit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invites tenders from contractors who can manage end-to-end project requirements including content creation, projection mapping, and logistical execution. This one-off project will take place at one or more of the iconic sites within the city. Service Requirements: The projection mappings are envisioned as free, un-ticketed installations that tell Edinburgh's history and story at night. The aims for the projection mappings are to: Gain resident and media interest as a tentpole activity of the Edinburgh 900 programme, explaining its themes and scope. Showcase the City Collections held by Edinburgh City Archives, Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries Edinburgh in a creative and engaging fashion and tell the story of the city. Promote the Edinburgh 900 events website and encourage attendance at other programme events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026048-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

92130000 - Motion picture projection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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