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title: "GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast"
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# GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ada6797-43a6-4cfc-9ed3-21f8090369b3

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## Summary

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking a professional company to carry out a pyrotechnics display simulating a ceremonial gun-firing event on HMS Belfast in London. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their tenders by 24th March 2025, with the contract period running from 14th April 2025 to 6th May 2025. The project falls under the industry category of pyrotechnic, event, and cultural event organisation services, with an estimated value range between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in pyrotechnic services and event organisation. Economic operators engaged in cultural event organisation will find this project highly suitable. The open procurement method invites competitive participation, ensuring that businesses with innovative and professional pyrotechnic solutions can vie for the contract, strengthening their portfolio and expanding their market presence. SMEs and ventures focused on delivering high-quality event services in the Greater London area are well-placed to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Imperial War Museums ("IWM") is tendering for a professional company to undertake a Pyrotechnics display to mimic a ceremonial gun-firing at HMS Belfast on 5 May 2025. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfd04b-91f9-4037-9c8e-96a6a099adc4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39225500 - Pyrotechnics
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92360000 - Pyrotechnic services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfd04b-91f9-4037-9c8e-96a6a099adc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfd04b-91f9-4037-9c8e-96a6a099adc4
  11th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Pyrotechnic-Ceremonial-Gun-Firing-at-HMS-Belfast/6QSRZ6EANU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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