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title: "Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay"
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# Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efe77e60-b562-4a0d-bfbe-e635b9997a37

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay." The contract, categorised under Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services, was awarded to Mellors Group. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, involves the installation of a seasonal Observation Wheel starting from March 2024, with the option to include a bar and food outlet, as well as portable toilets and a waste management plan. The contract runs from 3 February 2023 to 5 October 2028, in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £400,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and community services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from the stability of a long-term contract with a prominent local council. Companies in event management, catering, and waste management may find this tender especially advantageous due to the additional service options of a bar, food outlet, and waste management requirements. The partnership with Torbay Council could also enhance the supplier's portfolio and credibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Torquay has had a seasonal Observation Wheel attraction since 2015. This process is to procure a seasonal Observation Wheel from March 2024. The Operator has the option to provide a bar and food outlet onsite, associated with the Observation Wheel. If a bar and or food outlet is provided the Operator must also provide suitable portable toilets including an accessible toilet, as well as a waste management plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce9880d-7d6c-4a44-98c5-33d0e59d1ef9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2023 - 5 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce9880d-7d6c-4a44-98c5-33d0e59d1ef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce9880d-7d6c-4a44-98c5-33d0e59d1ef9
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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