--- title: "Christmas Ice Rink" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-05" --- # Christmas Ice Rink Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8833652f-0f95-42ad-9e1d-3d0c08f75d75.json) ## Summary Wigan Council has initiated a tender for the installation and management of a Christmas Ice Rink in Wigan Town Centre. This procurement is categorised under recreational, cultural and sporting services and falls within the services procurement category. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 26th October 2021 at 17:00. The project is scheduled to run from 18th November 2021 to 31st December 2021, and bidders can propose either a "real" or synthetic ice rink, with a maximum budget of £60,000. The expected size for the rink is approximately 10m x 20m. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in entertainment and event service management. Companies that can facilitate the construction, installation, and operation of ice rinks, as well as those experienced in festive event management, will find this particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as Wigan Council welcomes bids from various providers, thus fostering competitive growth in this sector. ## Notice To install and manage an ice-rink for a period of six weeks from Thursday 18th November to Friday 31st December 2021 in Wigan Town Centre. The opening hours will be 10:00am to 17:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10:00am to 16:00pm on Sundays. This tender consists of the following two Options: Option 1 - The provision of a "real" ice rink. Option 2 - The provision of a synthetic ice rink. Our preference is that the ice rink is a "real "ice rink, however, we are also accepting bids for a synthetic ice rink. Tenderers may submit prices for one or both Options. Wigan Council will procure an ice rink by selecting one of the Options only, the choice of which will entirely be at the discretion of Wigan Council. Bids received under either of the Options must be within the maximum budget envelope of PS60,000 (exc. VAT). The ice rink must not exceed 10m x 20m and will be free for the public to attend. We are flexible with the sizing providing that the size is as close to 10m x 20m as possible. The hire will include delivery/collection, construction/installation, staffing, equipment and full Christmas dressing, all in accordance with the Specification. The closing date for the submission of final tender applications is Tuesday 26th October 2021 at 17:00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815abab1-c3a1-4f27-b811-adb436840843 | | 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 | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815abab1-c3a1-4f27-b811-adb436840843 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815abab1-c3a1-4f27-b811-adb436840843 5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6ffeb3f3-bb25-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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