Planning

RBGE Winter illuminated trail

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Planning

02 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is initiating a procurement process for the "RBGE Winter illuminated trail," which falls under the education category and is classified as a service. Located in Edinburgh, this planned procurement aims to select a suitably experienced contractor to manage and produce a large-scale outdoor illuminated trail event. The project has a value of £7,000,000 and is set to commence in November 2023, with planning documents to be published by the end of June 2022. The procedure follows a concession model and anticipates a contract duration of up to seven years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the events production and management sector, particularly those with experience in large-scale installations for visitor attractions. Companies that excel in creative design, installation, and event management within the context of cultural venues will find this procurement particularly relevant. The emphasis on collaboration with Royal Botanic Garden staff and a deep understanding of the garden's environment underscores the need for businesses that can deliver remarkable visitor experiences that highlight the unique features of the Living Collection.

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Notice Title

RBGE Winter illuminated trail

Notice Description

Production and Management of a winter illuminated trail event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). We are looking to hear from interested parties who can provide the above service including offering event production, management and promotion of an illuminated trail event, deliver all aspects of the creative design, installation and event management at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

Production and Management of a winter illuminated trail event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). We are looking to hear from interested parties who can provide the above service including offering event production, management and promotion of an illuminated trail event, deliver all aspects of the creative design, installation and event management at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The content of the illuminated trail will be devised and developed in collaboration with relevant RBGE staff and will be expected to utilise the unique setting of the Garden, highlighting points of interest in the Living Collection together with areas of seasonal and historical interest. The content will be required to include, but not limited to, light installations, audio and visual effects. The duration for customers is expected to average a 60 minute dwell-time. Suitable contractors will have experience of producing and managing large scale outdoor installation and promenade events for/with visitor attractions and/or cultural venues. They are also expected to have an appreciation and understanding of the environment the Illuminated Trail event will be delivered in and the importance of the Royal Botanic Garden's Living Collection. The Illuminated Trail event will be delivered annually, in November and December, for the duration of the contract period commencing 2023. Planning for the event has a 12-month lead time.. It is expect the contact for the concession will be up to 7 years. Concession model will be used for the delivery of the contact (profit share model) Expect to publish tender document in June 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000691862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447270
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447270
    RBGE Winter illuminated trail - Production and Management of a winter illuminated trail event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). We are looking to hear from interested parties who can provide the above service including offering event production, management and promotion of an illuminated trail event, deliver all aspects of the creative design, installation and event management at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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