--- title: "LuminoCity Festival of Light" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-27" --- # LuminoCity Festival of Light Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d527f2cc-c122-4b53-9ef2-c921c914c040.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-sea Borough Council is seeking creative lighting artists and architects for the "LuminoCity Festival of Light." This procurement falls under the category of Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, with a focus on providing three large-scale temporary lighting installations. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th February 2022. The installations are expected to be in place from 16th to 20th February 2022, at a location denoted by the postal code SS2 6RL, Southend-on-Sea. This tender is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in creative lighting design and installation, particularly those that specialise in large-scale art projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The festival's unique requirements for interactive and enduring installations suitable for diverse audiences, including children and individuals with disabilities, indicate that firms with experience in designing inclusive and resilient structures may have a distinct advantage in this tender. ## Notice Opportunity We are a looking to appoint a creative lighting artists/architects to provide us with three temporary large scale lighting installations that we can install in our public realm from Tuesday 15th - Saturday 19th Feb as part of a large scale light festival. Structure one requirements Looking for an large scale light and sound 3D modular sculpture that measures approx. 10m width x 6m high x 7m length. The structure will need to be able to resist winds of up to 126km/h Beaufort 11 as it will be in situ on a pier for the duration of the event. The structure needs to be consist of a choregraphed light and sound show that can run on a continuous loop for at least six hours. Structure 2 requirements Looking for 5 social interactive illuminated sculptures. Structures could be up to 4.7m across and the height of the structures need to range from 230cm - 340cm. The sculptures will need to be set at various heights to accommodate a wide range of users including children and wheelchair users. Structure 3 requirements. Looking for a large scale interactive, inflatable shaped installation that users can also interact with during daylight hours. The installation must able to illuminate in the evening so that users are able to partake in an immersive light experience during the evening as well as daylight hours. The installation needs to measure approximately 10m in height x 13m in width x 4m in depth. The installation needs to be inflatable to allow for quick dismantle every evening for the duration of the festival. Additional information: We are requesting that any suppliers within the market are able to provide details/pictures of the installations they can offer and the costs including installation and management throughout the festival. Please email Culture&tourism@southend.gov.uk by the closing date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33388ac-66d2-48ae-84fb-93eb4eb9d79e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2022 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33388ac-66d2-48ae-84fb-93eb4eb9d79e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33388ac-66d2-48ae-84fb-93eb4eb9d79e 27th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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