Award

Fireworks Display Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has announced the award of a contract for Fireworks Display Services, covering the planning and implementation of all fireworks displays organised by the council. The awarded contract, amounting to £400,000, will span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure with electronic submissions being accepted until 26 September 2024. The contract was awarded to 21CC Group Ltd, a supplier based in South Queensferry, on 29 November 2024. The services fall under the industry category of General public services, and the activities are to be delivered in Aberdeen (UKM50 region).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in the delivery of event and display services. The successful supplier will have the chance to contribute to Aberdeen’s rich programme of attractions and celebrations, which aim to boost the city’s cultural offering and attract visitors. Businesses with experience in large public displays, excellent health and safety protocols, and industry recognition, such as membership in the British Pyrotechnics Association, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract also demands robust performance targets and regular reporting, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement throughout its duration.

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Notice Title

Fireworks Display Services

Notice Description

The Fireworks Display Services contract will cover the planning and implementation of all fireworks displays organised by Aberdeen City Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council seek a supplier of Fireworks Display Services for these events. The Fireworks Display Services contract will cover all fireworks displays organised by Aberdeen City Council for the duration of the contract and below are the current known requirements. The events programme is subject to change and amendment throughout the duration of the contract. The events, locations, dates, timings and budget indicated within this document are for planned displays in 2025 and are subject to change throughout the contract. The successful supplier will be notified annually of the events programme requiring fireworks display services.

Renewal: The successful Tenderer will be offered a contract for a period of three years staring on 1 April 2025, with an optional extension of 12 months from the 1 April 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24613200 - Fireworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms. Leonie Smith
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, lmsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224067243, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

21CC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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