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title: "A Concession for the Supply and Operation of an Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront"
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# A Concession for the Supply and Operation of an Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab644ca1-98a0-4eac-b0b4-70e05835cbe6

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is conducting a tender process for a concession to supply and operate an Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront. The contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 4th January 2027. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with a contract value of £921,000 GBP. The procurement involves games and toys; fairground amusements in the services category, targeting SMEs as suitable suppliers. The tender deadline was on 28th April 2023.

This opportunity with the Bournemouth Council offers businesses in the fairground amusements industry a chance to expand through providing and operating an Observation Wheel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in entertainment and leisure activities are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract duration presents a multi-year revenue opportunity for successful suppliers, aiming to enhance the tourist experience at Bournemouth Seafront.

## Notice

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council ("the Council") is looking for an operator to supply and operate an Observation (Ferris) Wheel on the seafront at Pier. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 1st February 2024 until 4th January 2027. This is just under three years. The Big Wheel must be no smaller than 30 metres in height and cannot exceed 40 metres in height. The maximum footprint of the wheel must not exceed 25 square metres. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the 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 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/853b8c68-179c-4ada-b362-025289c5f0b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £921,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OBSERVATION WHEEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2023 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853b8c68-179c-4ada-b362-025289c5f0b8
- 21 Mar 2023 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e28e-15cd-4500-a3f0-44c381048692
- 2 Mar 2023 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758676dd-d157-4de8-9ae5-f8fc91c01a38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853b8c68-179c-4ada-b362-025289c5f0b8
  9th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff50e28e-15cd-4500-a3f0-44c381048692
  21st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758676dd-d157-4de8-9ae5-f8fc91c01a38
  2nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wwwprocontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f4ccf199-dfb8-ed11-8120-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents'

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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