--- title: "The Provision of Generators at the Bournemouth Air Festival" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BOURNEMOUTH" published: "2018-05-02" --- # The Provision of Generators at the Bournemouth Air Festival Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BOURNEMOUTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7504df89-7092-4a93-809d-947327f0d3bf.json) ## Summary Bournemouth Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of generators at the Bournemouth Air Festival, which is scheduled for 30th August to 2nd September 2018. The procurement period is currently active, with responses due by 30th May 2018. The main event will be held along Bournemouth Promenade and the associated sandy beach, drawing over 1 million attendees annually and offering a mix of entertainment and aviation displays. This tender falls under the goods category, with an estimated value of £90,000. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the supply, installation, and maintenance of generator equipment. Given the scale of the event and the significant public attendance, businesses that offer complementary services such as event logistics, electrical services, or equipment rental may also find potential for collaboration or subcontracting. Engaging in this tender could enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and promote business growth within the event services sector. ## Notice Bournemouth Borough Council is looking for a supplier to provide generators, including installing, testing and removal at the Bournemouth Air Festival. The Bournemouth Air Festival is a 4-day event taking place annually over a weekend in August / September. The dates for 2018 will be Thursday 30th August - Sunday 2nd September with dates for futures years being confirmed in the September after the current year's event. The event is free to the general public and over 1 million people attend ranging from families to aviation enthusiasts. Trading and ground content takes place throughout the day and evening from 10:00 - 22:00 with the core training times being 10:00 - 18:00. The flying displays take place every afternoon ranging from two to four hours and include a mix of military and civilian content. The Night Air programme includes a dusk flying display, fireworks, Royal Navy Beat Retreat and stage entertainment. The main event site is along Bournemouth Promenade and sandy beach stretching 1.5 miles. The event site has a secondary level on the East Overcliff. There is some set up in the Town Centre and Lower Gardens. The supplier is responsible for supplying, installing, testing and removing equipment on site. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b880d8-d9a2-4640-9701-c98b8f6ec28d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BOURNEMOUTH | | Locality | BOURNEMOUTH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH2 6DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31120000 - Generators ## Release History - 2 May 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b880d8-d9a2-4640-9701-c98b8f6ec28d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b880d8-d9a2-4640-9701-c98b8f6ec28d 2nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=483c5d4c-064e-e811-80eb-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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