---
title: "PAN3399 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# PAN3399 - Proposal to Install and Operate an Observation Wheel

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b10

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the installation and operation of an observation wheel at Jubilee Square, Leicester, as part of the City's winter events programme. The contract, worth £500,000, was awarded to The Giant Wheel Co Ltd and is set to run for an initial period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026, with options to extend up to four additional years, potentially concluding by 30th September 2030. This procurement, under an open procedure, was part of a concession special regime aimed at delivering recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and was legally based on UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the leisure and cultural services sector, especially those specialising in large-scale event infrastructure and management. With the observation wheel serving as a central attraction, businesses experienced in providing engaging and safe public experiences would be well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the open competition method adopted to ensure wide accessibility and inclusion in this substantial public authority project.

## Notice

To install and operate an observation wheel at Jubilee Square, Leicester LE1 4LD, as part of the City's winter events programmes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract will be for one year with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than up to a further four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003895-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003895-2026
- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045109-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003895-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045109-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=71ada6ed-6a6c-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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