--- title: "Cinema Operation of the BFI IMAX" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2021-11-24" --- # Cinema Operation of the BFI IMAX Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bae1910-cac2-41b8-a286-ef873cf0981e.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently seeking tenders for the operation of the iconic BFI IMAX, located at the prominent Waterloo roundabout in Central London, opposite Waterloo Station. This tender, designated as IT-190-311-2021-279, is active and in the planning stage, with a tender submission deadline of 16 December 2021. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, in which bidders must register and express their interest via the BFI's official portal. The resulting contract will commence on 19 July 2022 and will run until 18 July 2027. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the leisure and entertainment sectors, particularly those with expertise in cinema management and marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BFI seeks competitive bids to enhance the cinema's operations while also running an in-house bid evaluation. These dynamics foster a competitive environment, enabling innovative businesses that can manage screening operations and enhance customer engagement to thrive in this esteemed venue. ## Notice The BFI IMAX building is located in the centre of the Waterloo roundabout in Central London in a prominent position opposite Waterloo Station. It is an iconic site, at the centre of 4 main vehicular routes - including Waterloo Bridge. The building opened as an IMAX cinema in May 1999 and is still in use as a cinema. In 2012, the operation of the cinema was outsourced. This contract is now up for renewal and the BFI is therefore re-tendering to the market. An in-house bid from a BFI Bid Team will be run alongside the tender process and be evaluated against the same evaluation criteria. This bid will be independently run and submitted. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 18 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BFI | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1T 1LN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79420000 - Management-related services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2021 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 - 24 Nov 2021 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e369e716-8150-4925-8ddd-97d5a67b98b1 24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.bfi.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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