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title: "Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Time Ball Mechanism at Hull Guildhall Clock Tower"
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# Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Time Ball Mechanism at Hull Guildhall Clock Tower

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5944d4c-403c-4b2f-839a-a07d93a9f43c

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## Summary

Hull City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and installation of a Time Ball mechanism at the Hull Guildhall Clock Tower. This process falls under the goods category and is particularly relevant to the timekeeping systems industry. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period is set to close on 13th September 2017, with a contract duration beginning on 16th October 2017 and ending on 31st December 2018. The estimated contract value is £125,000, and the minimum contract value is £50,000, with an open procurement method in place.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in precision engineering, clock manufacturing, or restoration of historical architectural features. Companies that can demonstrate experience with similar projects or a strong understanding of heritage conservation would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only allows for financial growth through securing a significant contract but also offers a chance to contribute to the cultural and historical preservation of the Hull Guildhall, an iconic landmark in England.

## Notice

Hull City Council are seeking specialist suppliers that are able to design and manufacture and then install the precision equipment, mast and Time Ball required to operate and to re-commission the Hull Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball on the Grade II* listed Hull Guildhall clock tower. The Time Ball should be sympathetically designed to enhance and complement the existing clock mechanism. The supply and installation of the new Time Ball mechanism will form a central element of restoration works to the Hull Guildhall clock tower, a significant part of which will be the subject of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding, subject to the successful securing of support funding. Full details of the Council's requirements for this contract are enclosed within the Invitation To Tender documents, supported by additional information and Appendices, all of which can be accessed via the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, using weblink www.yortender.co.uk Additional information: Full details of this tender opportunity together with a complete set of tender documentation and supporting information and Appendices are available via the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, using Contract Ref. DN263572. Interested suppliers will need to register on the YORtender site if they have not previously done so. (Registration is free and takes only a few minutes to complete). The YORtender site can be accessed via weblink www.yortender.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa535845-da0f-42eb-b4ba-500f460067b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35123300 - Timekeeping system
- 39254100 - Clocks
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa535845-da0f-42eb-b4ba-500f460067b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa535845-da0f-42eb-b4ba-500f460067b4
  25th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.yortender.co.uk
  Via the YORtender electronic tender portal

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