--- title: "Great Exhibition of the North Invitation to Tender for Pontoon System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED" published: "2018-03-21" --- # Great Exhibition of the North Invitation to Tender for Pontoon System Buyer: NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2777f7-2fde-4245-8674-a4a2ad4c061c.json) ## Summary The Great Exhibition of the North is inviting tenders for the provision of a modular pontoon system required for a water sculpture display. This procurement process, managed by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative Limited, falls under the construction industry and is located in the North East of England. Currently in the tender stage, submissions are due by 13 April 2018. The estimated contract value is £65,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000. The contract period is set to commence on 18 April 2018 and conclude on 22 September 2018. This is an open procurement process below the threshold. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in modular construction systems, marine logistics, or event infrastructure. Firms with qualifications in project management, health and safety documentation, and experienced personnel capable of delivering the pontoon installation will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their agility and innovation to meet the specified requirements outlined in the invitation to tender. ## Notice Tender submissions are requested for the provision of a Pontoon System for the Water Sculpture display that will be a key part of the Great Exhibition of the North Opening event on the 22 June 2018 and will remain a feature for the duration of the exhibition (22 June - 9 September 2018). Detailed requirements are defined in the Pontoon Systems ITT which is linked to from this tender notice. The appointed supplier will be required to provide: * A modular pontoon system as per the outlined specification in the ITT document, inclusive of anchorage, mobilisation/demobilisation (x2), navigation aids, workboat, all personnel and associated equipment. * Qualified and experienced staff to carry out the works. * All transport to and from the site * All related H&S documentation associated with the pontoon system and its installation mobilisation, demobilisation and de-rig. * Project management and lead contact to work with Technical Producer and production. Additional information: More information about the requirements and the information required to submit to tender is available in the link to the ITT. Evaluation: All submitted tenders will be required to pass the mandatory requirements within Schedule 1 of the tender. Only those tenders that pass mandatory requirements will progress to be evaluated on Quality - skills and experience (40%), Quality - delivery (40%) and Price (20%). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b2b563-8ebd-4b4a-8eea-2cf07277a9ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2018 - 22 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45240000 - Construction work for water projects ## Release History - 21 Mar 2018 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b2b563-8ebd-4b4a-8eea-2cf07277a9ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b2b563-8ebd-4b4a-8eea-2cf07277a9ba 21st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://getnorth2018.com/get-involved/tenders/pontoon/ Invitation to Tender for Pontoon System ## Notice URLs - http://www.getnorth2018.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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