--- title: "Flying Display Management - Southport Air Show For the period of 1st January 2024 until 31st December 2024 With an option of two years one year extension." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-20" --- # Flying Display Management - Southport Air Show For the period of 1st January 2024 until 31st December 2024 With an option of two years one year extension. Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66d5d896-ffd3-4e54-aa9e-5a8ee8792a7a.json) ## Summary The Sefton Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Flying Display Management services for the Southport Air Show from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the Aircraft and spacecraft industry. The tender is open for interested bidders, with a tender period ending on 1st December 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st January 2024. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in event services and aviation management to showcase their capabilities and secure a contract with Sefton Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on safety compliance, airspace reservation, coordination of aircraft movements, and other air show-related activities. Interested parties should visit the Sefton Council website for more details and contact Joanna Bodziany for further information. ## Notice Southport Air Show requires an Air Display Management Company to deliver all aspects of a professional flying display based over the seafront. The successful organisation will be expected to provide the following: 1. Act as the CAA authorised Flying Display Director and ensure safety compliance in accordance with CAP 403 (Flying Displays: A Guide to Safety Arrangements). Select high calibre and well qualified members for the Flying Control Committee. 2. Obtain permission under the provisions of Article 162 of the Air Navigation Order to hold the air show having ensured air and ground compliance with CAP 403 and appropriate military requirements. 3. Negotiate airspace reservation. Set up an Air Traffic Control Plan and maintain a close working relationship with neighbouring airfields on air show related matters. 4. Obtain a special event Air/Ground radio frequency in liaison with the CAA/OFCOM. 5. Provide an Air/Ground radio service to participating display and visiting aircraft with suitably qualified and display experienced operators. 6. Provide a written brief for display participants and give oral briefings on show days. 7. Produce and coordinate an aircraft movements plan including engineering, operational and administrative requirements for Airport and organising staff. 8. Retain appropriate civilian performers to provide a balanced programme with known military participation and within budget constraints. 9. Check specialist insurance permits to fly, display authorisations and after due consideration of all aspects advise on suitability for inclusion in the flying programme. 10. Maintain a close working relationship with other organising staff to assist the smooth running of the operation. 11. Attend pre and post display meetings with the Event Organisers as reasonably requested. 12. Maintain close watch on domestic arrangements for participating crews and ground support functions including emergency and ground planning. 13. Real time coordination of the air display responding to prevailing weather, operational conditions and safety requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c78c87-26c0-4620-a069-f579a631adb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 3NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Derby | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2023 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c78c87-26c0-4620-a069-f579a631adb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c78c87-26c0-4620-a069-f579a631adb1 20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8fce9a04-ad87-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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