---
title: "Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037cee"
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# Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037cee

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## Summary

The Torbay Council in United Kingdom has completed a public procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery and Operation of an Observation Wheel in Torquay" under the services category. The contract was awarded to The Mellors Group Ltd. The project involves procuring a seasonal Observation Wheel starting in March 2024 for a period of 5 years. The opportunity was conducted through an open procedure and the total contract value is 400,000 GBP. The procurement stage was marked as "completed." The key deadline for this tender was the date of signing the contract on 11th January 2023.

This contracting process by the Torbay Council presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Businesses that can provide and operate large-scale attractions, manage leisure facilities, and offer associated services like catering and event management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. It is an opportunity to engage in a long-term project with a focus on providing a public attraction that enhances the recreational offerings in Torquay, United Kingdom, potentially boosting business growth and visibility.

## Notice

To procure a seasonal Observation Wheel from March 2024 for 5 years. The Operator has the option to provide a bar and food outlet onsite, associated with the Observation Wheel. If a bar or food outlet is provided the Operator must also provide suitable portable toilets including an accessible toilet, as well as a waste management plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure a seasonal Observation Wheel from March 2024 for 5 years. The Operator has the option to provide a bar and food outlet onsite, associated with the Observation Wheel. If a bar or food outlet is provided the Operator must also provide suitable portable toilets including an accessible toilet, as well as a waste management plan.

Renewal: It is intended that the initial period will be followed by an optional extension of 36 months awarded in 12 month increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007800-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK42 Torbay |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE 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

- 17 Mar 2023 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007800-2023
- 29 Nov 2022 at 16:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033835-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030402-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ed108529-3e55-ed11-811a-005056b64545

## Provenance

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