This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2024 at 01:00

Tender

22 May 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting tenders for the "Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections" project, which is part of the celebration of Edinburgh's 900th anniversary as a royal burgh. The project falls under the general public services category and is located in Edinburgh, with specific activities planned between September 2024 and March 2025. The tender is currently in the award stage, having gone through the open procedure of procurement. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 21 June 2024, followed by the award start date on the same day. The successful contractor will be expected to provide services such as content creation, projection mapping, and logistical execution at various iconic sites within Edinburgh.

Participating in this tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses within the creative and digital sectors to gain significant exposure and grow their portfolios. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in technical and logistical project management, particularly within the realm of large-scale, public art installations. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality visual content and engaging storytelling will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, participating contractors should be prepared to comply with specific requirements, including financial criteria, insurance policies, and environmental management standards, making it crucial for established firms with robust operational frameworks to apply.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh is proud to announce the forthcoming celebration of its 900th anniversary as a royal burgh. As part of a wider events programme ('Edinburgh 900'), the City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to commemorate this milestone through the Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections. These night-time outdoor public projection mappings, running sometime between September 2024 to March 2025, are designed as free art installations to enhance civic pride, engage with our rich cultural history, and support our vibrant creative sector. This initiative aligns with our Citywide Cultural Strategy and celebrates our heritage and community spirit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invites tenders from contractors who can manage end-to-end project requirements including content creation, projection mapping, and logistical execution. This one-off project will take place at one or more of the iconic sites within the city. Service Requirements: The projection mappings are envisioned as free, un-ticketed installations that tell Edinburgh's history and story at night. The aims for the projection mappings are to: Gain resident and media interest as a tentpole activity of the Edinburgh 900 programme, explaining its themes and scope. Showcase the City Collections held by Edinburgh City Archives, Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries Edinburgh in a creative and engaging fashion and tell the story of the city. Promote the Edinburgh 900 events website and encourage attendance at other programme events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766899
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

92130000 - Motion picture projection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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