--- title: "Great Exhibition of the North Invitation to Tender for Pyrotechnics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED" published: "2018-04-06" --- # Great Exhibition of the North Invitation to Tender for Pyrotechnics Buyer: NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7561300-d955-440f-a11a-d07a48008a2a.json) ## Summary The Newcastle Gateshead Initiative Limited is seeking tenders for pyrotechnic services for the Great Exhibition of the North, with submissions due by 13 April 2018. This event, which opens on 22 June 2018, will set the stage for a series of spectacular daytime displays along the River Tyne, engaging an anticipated audience of around 30,000. The contract is valued at £30,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £20,000, under an open procurement method classified as a service activity within the pyrotechnics industry. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pyrotechnics, event management, or related fields to showcase their skills and grow their presence in the North East. Companies that can provide comprehensive health and safety documentation, experienced personnel, and innovative pyrotechnic designs will be well-positioned to compete. This is particularly appealing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to enhance their portfolios through large-scale public events. ## Notice Tender submissions are requested for the provision of pyrotechnics for the Great Exhibition of the North Opening Event. On Friday 22nd June 2018 the exhibition programme and venues along the walking trails will open to visitors for the first time under the headline theme 'Get North'. Between noon-2pm (specific timing tbc) a 1-2 minute burst of colourful daytime pyrotechnics will be launched from a working boat on the River Tyne signalling the opening of the exhibition at a single moment. From approximately 6pm, a second 1-2 minute burst of daytime pyrotechnics, also from a working boat on the river, will announce the start of the evening event. Northern street artists and strolling bands will entertain the gathering crowds, drawing visitors down to the Quayside to experience a theatrical presentation of Water Sculptures, one of the signature pieces for GEOTN. The audience for the quayside based activity is likely to be in the region of 30,000. It is planned to punctuate the day with a range of pyrotechnics, including a high impact, five-minute finale at approximately 11pm. The appointed supplier will be required to provide: * Draft Health and Safety requirements (17th April). * All pyrotechnics and associated equipment * All qualified and experienced staff to carry out the pyrotechnics displays * All transport to and from the site * Plans for the site(s), including fall out zones * All related documentation * Designs which consider the impact of pyrotechnics on wildlife in the area where the display is to be held * Project management and lead contact to work with Production Manager and team to plan and deliver the pyrotechnics. Additional information: More information about the requirements and the information to submit to tender (Schedules 1-6) is available in the link to the ITT. Evaluation: All submitted tenders will be required to pass the mandatory requirements within Schedule 1 of the tender. Only those tenders that pass mandatory requirements will progress to be evaluated on Quality - skills and experience (40%), Quality - delivery (40%) and Price (20%). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c120bd-e427-4608-9c80-ca2d337d29cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2018 - 23 Jun 2018 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92360000 - Pyrotechnic services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2018 at 17:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c120bd-e427-4608-9c80-ca2d337d29cf - 21 Mar 2018 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c120bd-e427-4608-9c80-ca2d337d29cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c120bd-e427-4608-9c80-ca2d337d29cf 6th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://getnorth2018.com/get-involved/tenders/pyrotechnics/ Invitation to Tender (ITT) For Pyrotechnics ## Notice URLs - http://www.getnorth2018.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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