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title: "GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast"
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# GB-London: Pyrotechnic Ceremonial Gun-Firing at HMS Belfast

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1ea0d69-c546-4aac-9959-84e6369d15d8

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums, located in London, has completed an award stage for a ceremonial gun-firing pyrotechnics display at HMS Belfast, scheduled to take place on the 5th of May, 2025. This project falls under the industry category of pyrotechnic services, with additional classifications related to cultural event organisation. The open procurement method was utilised in this tender, with the process having been initiated as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers a period from the 14th of April to the 6th of May, 2025. The tendering process concluded on the 2nd of April, 2025, and the contract was awarded to Arcadia SFX Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, on the same date.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in pyrotechnic services, event organisation, and related sectors. With the selection criteria open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the opportunity was accessible for a diverse range of companies seeking to expand their portfolio in high-profile projects. Companies capable of delivering specialised pyrotechnic displays would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging such collaborations to enhance their expertise and visibility within the cultural events industry.

## Notice

Imperial War Museums ("IWM") was tendering for a professional company to undertake a Pyrotechnics display to mimic a ceremonial gun-firing at HMS Belfast on 5 May 2025. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4168b7d-fa92-4dae-8d91-0a7a914a5e31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIA SFX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39225500 - Pyrotechnics
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92360000 - Pyrotechnic services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4168b7d-fa92-4dae-8d91-0a7a914a5e31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4168b7d-fa92-4dae-8d91-0a7a914a5e31
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=943272594
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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