--- title: "GB-London: Design and Build of Christmas Installations at the Tower of London and Kensington Palace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES" published: "2024-07-11" --- # GB-London: Design and Build of Christmas Installations at the Tower of London and Kensington Palace Buyer: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60ace09a-1bd7-4807-ad39-86f1ca02a255.json) ## Summary The Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), a registered charity, is inviting expressions of interest for a framework agreement to design, build, install, and deinstall decorative Christmas trees and installations at HM Tower of London and Kensington Palace. The tender process is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for TOL outdoors experience with a budget of 70k per annum and Lot 2 for KP indoor installations with a budget of 20k per annum. The agreement is initially for Christmas 2025 with potential extensions. This tender by HRP presents opportunities for suppliers experienced in developing and delivering displays for historic buildings, museums, galleries, and cultural venues. Businesses specialising in fair and exhibition organization, cultural services, and artistic creation would find this tender suitable. The contract may favour small or medium enterprises (SMEs), although selection will be based on set procurement criteria, with an open procedure and a tender period ending on 9th August 2024. ## Notice Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation, and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace (KEW) and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, (HCG) the official residence of HM The King in Northern Ireland and residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. HRP is an independent charity, receiving no government funding and derives its income principally from admissions, retail, licensing, commercial events, sponsorship and support from donors and members. HRP is a charity for everyone. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our six magnificent palaces and making them accessible to all. Through partnerships, innovation, and storytelling, we strive to break down barriers, inspire curiosity and stir the spirit in people of all ages and backgrounds. We will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a framework agreement for the design, build, install and deinstall of decorative Christmas trees and installations at HM Tower of London and Kensington Palace and are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced / qualified suppliers. This Tender Process will be divided into two lots, we intend to appoint one supplier to each lot. Suppliers may apply for one or both lots. The lots will be set up as follows. Lot 1: HM Tower of London The TOL Christmas experience is solely outdoors. It is based on a particular theme which is rooted within the unique stories of the Tower. While the theme changes every year, the locations of the outdoor installations remain the same. Some installations will be beautifully decorated Christmas trees with bespoke decorations to fit that year's theme; other installations will include more props and set dressing. The Christmas audience is social families, who are looking for fun and memorable experiences. The budget for TOL is 70k per annum. Lot 2: Kensington Palace The audience at KP is of an adult and international audience. The theme at KP - Victoria's Childhood Christmas - was introduced for Christmas 2024. It will remain constant in 2025 and 2026, but with narrative variations each year. The focus at KP is on indoor installations. The budget for KP is 20k per annum. Exclusion criteria: Bidders must have relevant experience of developing and delivering decorative and/or interpretive displays for historic buildings, for example museums, galleries, historic shops etc. If you do not meet this criterion, your proposal will not be considered at Tender Stage Additional information: This agreement will initially be for a period of one year for Christmas 2025, with an option for a further two extensions upon agreement by both parties. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. HRP reserves the right not to award an agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83641f6f-b8a1-4f53-a66e-ca09b29704da | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT8 9AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Hampton | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83641f6f-b8a1-4f53-a66e-ca09b29704da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83641f6f-b8a1-4f53-a66e-ca09b29704da 11th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Design-and-Build-of-Christmas-Installations-at-the-Tower-of-London-and-Kensington-Palace/JZGR39WU8W Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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