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BCP Fireworks

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 12:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

02 May 2025 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council recently concluded an open procurement process for the provision of Fireworks displays under the title "BCP Fireworks." The tender falls under the industry category of event services, specifically involving fireworks, and is located in the United Kingdom, covering both Poole Quay and Bournemouth seafront. The procurement process was conducted as a below-threshold open competition and reached the award stage on 7th July 2025. The contract's duration is from 2nd July 2025 to 1st July 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. The total gross value of the contract is £169,200, with PAINS FIREWORKS LIMITED being the awarded supplier.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in fireworks and event services, providing a platform for showcasing their expertise in executing large-scale public displays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, as the procurement process was designed to be inclusive, emphasising both price and quality in bid assessments. Companies with experience in coordinating and managing event logistics and those seeking to expand their portfolio within local government procurement projects are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCP Fireworks

Notice Description

BCP Council require a supplier for Fireworks displays. BCP run a series of events throughout the year to promote Bournemouth and Poole as tourist destinations. The locations of these are split between Poole Quay and Bournemouth seafront and are fired from barges at both locations. The events include Bournemouth Friday Night Fireworks, Poole Thursday Fireworks and Poole Quay's 5th November Firework night.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 available extensions for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£169,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAINS FIREWORKS

Further Information

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