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title: "Salhouse Broad Dark Skies Discovery Hub"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b731f69-90ff-44ee-8e00-b8f75026ff24"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Salhouse Broad Dark Skies Discovery Hub

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b731f69-90ff-44ee-8e00-b8f75026ff24

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the construction and installation of a 'Discovery Hub' at Salhouse Broad under the nature reserve services category. The contract, with a value of £26,300, was directly procured using a single tender action method. The tender period ended on October 18, 2022, and the contract is set to be executed from December 2, 2022, to March 25, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing services related to nature reserves to grow their portfolio by engaging with Norfolk County Council. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to participate in direct procurement activities below the official threshold. Businesses in the East of England region are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Looking to commission a supplier to build and install a 'Discovery Hub' at Salhouse Broad as per specification document. The Discovery Hub will provide information about the Broads National Park area, stargazing information, and local daytime & nocturnal wildlife. The platform could be used flexibly during the day and evening and in Autumn/Winter for stargazing experiences. Additional information: To apply email Experience@norfolk.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eae698-10f9-4e32-8bc2-8bc488892731 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2022 - 25 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATING ADVENTUROUS PLACES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eae698-10f9-4e32-8bc2-8bc488892731
- 18 Jan 2023 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdf2f6b-45f6-498f-a007-1c9b2e97df0c
- 18 Jan 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdf2f6b-45f6-498f-a007-1c9b2e97df0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eae698-10f9-4e32-8bc2-8bc488892731
  18th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdf2f6b-45f6-498f-a007-1c9b2e97df0c
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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