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title: "PAN2118 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel"
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# PAN2118 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d39a1741-fc9a-4df5-bc8f-9fd166e7c7de

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is initiating a tender process titled "PAN2118 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel", focusing on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This opportunity is located in Leicester, with a contract period starting from 1st October 2019 to 7th January 2024. The tender is currently active, and submissions must be made via the EastMidsTenders portal by 12:00 noon on 14th May 2019. The total contract value is set at £75,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation and operation of event attractions, particularly those experienced in managing recreational services. Given the seasonal nature of the project, businesses that can demonstrate strong operational capabilities during high-demand periods, such as the Diwali and Christmas events, would be well-suited to compete. With Leicester City Council as the contracting authority, prospective applicants should engage directly with the council for further information on the tender requirements.

## Notice

Leicester City Council "The Authority" is looking for proposals from suitably qualified operators to install and operate an observation wheel as part of the City's winter events programmes. The vision is for a spectacular observation wheel to be a focal point of the Diwali celebrations to open for the Diwali Lights switch on event and be located on Belgrave Road. It would then be relocated to Jubilee Square to be operational as per the dates below. The observation wheel will be required in the first year as follows: * Diwali, Belgrave Road, operational from Friday, 11 October to Sunday 3 November 2019. * Christmas, Jubilee Square, operational from Friday, 8 November 2019 to Sunday, 8 January 2020. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html and this should be returned by 12:00 noon on 14 May 2019 at the very latest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39799b8-9a3b-4ca1-9879-2469bf2d52ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 7 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39799b8-9a3b-4ca1-9879-2469bf2d52ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39799b8-9a3b-4ca1-9879-2469bf2d52ae
  23rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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