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28 Jul 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently at the tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking an operator to establish a high-quality Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront. This tender, titled "Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront," falls under the "Fair and amusement park services" industry category. It is an open competition procurement method with a contract value estimated at £3.6 million gross. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 14:00 on 27th August 2026, and enquiries open until the end of the day on 13th August 2026. The contract, beginning on 25th January 2027 and concluding on 5th January 2030, will be based at Bournemouth Pier Approach, located in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in amusement park services and attractions to expand their portfolios and establish a presence at a prominent UK tourist destination. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies with a strong track record in operation and maintenance of similar attractions would be well-suited to compete, with bids evaluated on the criteria of quality and the income generated for the Council, weighted at 60% and 40%, respectively. By participating, businesses can not only increase revenue but also enhance their market reputation in the competitive sector of visitor attractions.

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Notice Title

Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront

Notice Description

The Council is seeking an Operator to provide a high-quality Ferris/Observation wheel for operation at Bournemouth Pier Approach. The length of the contract will be for three years, commencing on 25th January 2027 and running until 5th January 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d55d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071266-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92331000 - Fair and amusement park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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