Tender

Provision of a Flying Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Tender

05 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by National Museums Scotland for the "Provision of a Flying Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow". This tender falls under the recreation, culture, and religion category and is located at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian, Scotland. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 22nd April 2019. The total anticipated value of the contract is £75,000, with an initial three-year term starting from 1st September 2019 and an option for a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. The tender uses a selective methodology, also known as a restricted procedure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, aviation displays, and safety compliance. Companies with experience in managing complex flying displays and those that can demonstrate adherence to Civil Aviation Authority regulations will be well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, firms that can bring innovative ideas to increase attendance at Scotland's National Airshow, aiming for upwards of 16,000 visitors, will likely find this an appealing venture to expand their business reach and portfolio within the cultural and tourism sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Flying Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flying Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July. The successful contractor is expected to deliver a safe, exciting and innovative display of approximately 4 hours duration, comprising up to 18 display items as well as working to an agreed budget. The Client's expectation is to increase the attendance on an annual basis with a dynamic and entertaining day out. The Contract period is based on 3 years with an option to extend the contract on an annual basis by up to 2 years, to a maximum contract period of 5 years. The Client reserves the right to change the frequency between Airshow displays which would be notified in adequate time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Museum of Flight (NMoF) is located at former RAF Station East Fortune, which is considered to be one of the best preserved Second World War airfields in the UK. Located in East Lothian, it is one of five sites operated by National Museums Scotland (NMS). The site, which is a Scheduled Monument, includes a world-class collection of aircraft as well as smaller objects that are related to the heritage of aviation. A comprehensive conservation, restoration and interpretative project that focuses on two hangars at the site was completed in March 2016. Planning and fundraising for the next phase of major development, which includes the installation of a new hangar, is currently underway. Scotland's National Airshow forms an integral part of NMoF's long term plans for engaging new and existing visitors, increasing visitor numbers, increasing income generation and promoting East Lothian as a tourism destination. National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flying Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July. The successful contractor is expected to deliver a safe, exciting and innovative display of approximately 4 hours duration, comprising up to 18 display items as well as working to an agreed budget. The Client's expectation is to increase the attendance on an annual basis with a dynamic and entertaining day out. The Contract period is based on 3 years with an option to extend the contract on an annual basis by up to 2 years, to a maximum contract period of 5 years. The Client reserves the right to change the frequency between Airshow displays which would be notified in adequate time. The successful contractor must have extensive experience of: Planning and managing a complex flying display as part of a public Airshow in strict compliance with Article 86 of the Air Navigation Order 2016 and Regulations, and the Civil Aviation Authority's CAP 403 (current edition) Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance Providing the associated services required to arrange and manage a flying display including FDD and FCC, preparation and submission of all required paperwork and risk assessments (to client, display teams, pilots, and CAA etc) Experience of formulating and booking a flying display programme (using both military and civil aircraft. The contract will start on 1 September 2019 and end on 31 September 2022 (for the period of three Airshows normally in July 2020, 2021 and 2022). At the end of the contract period, the current contractor is expected to submit the bids to the military for the following year's Airshow before completing their responsibilities. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to two years pending satisfactory performance. Scotland's National Airshow has the following key objectives: Continue to establish the National Museum of Flight as a major attraction in Scotland drawing visitors to East Lothian, by hosting one of Scotland largest and most popular family events. To attract upwards of 16,000 visitors to the Event, including new visitors who may not have heard of or been to the Museum before. To continue to raise the profile of the National Museum of Flight and increase awareness of what the Museum offers to visitors

Renewal: 2 year extension available on satisfactory completion of intial three year contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000580001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350675
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2022 3-4 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Steve McLean
Contact Email
s.mclean@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474118

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350675
    Provision of a Flying Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow - National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flying Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July. The successful contractor is expected to deliver a safe, exciting and innovative display of approximately 4 hours duration, comprising up to 18 display items as well as working to an agreed budget. The Client's expectation is to increase the attendance on an annual basis with a dynamic and entertaining day out. The Contract period is based on 3 years with an option to extend the contract on an annual basis by up to 2 years, to a maximum contract period of 5 years. The Client reserves the right to change the frequency between Airshow displays which would be notified in adequate time.

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