Award

PAN3399 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:23

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the installation and operation of an observation wheel at Jubilee Square, Leicester, as part of the City's winter events programme. The contract, worth £500,000, was awarded to The Giant Wheel Co Ltd and is set to run for an initial period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026, with options to extend up to four additional years, potentially concluding by 30th September 2030. This procurement, under an open procedure, was part of a concession special regime aimed at delivering recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and was legally based on UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the leisure and cultural services sector, especially those specialising in large-scale event infrastructure and management. With the observation wheel serving as a central attraction, businesses experienced in providing engaging and safe public experiences would be well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the open competition method adopted to ensure wide accessibility and inclusion in this substantial public authority project.

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Notice Title

PAN3399 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel

Notice Description

To install and operate an observation wheel at Jubilee Square, Leicester LE1 4LD, as part of the City's winter events programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract will be for one year with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than up to a further four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003895-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amina Laher
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 454 4032

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GIANT WHEEL

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