Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20a Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
Telephone
+44 1312482909
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11182
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RBGE Winter illuminated trail
Reference number
RBGE 2022 4
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79952000 - Event services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Production and Management of a winter illuminated trail event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). We are looking to hear from interested parties who can provide the above service including offering event production, management and promotion of an illuminated trail event, deliver all aspects of the creative design, installation and event management at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
RBGE Edinburgh Garden
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Production and Management of a winter illuminated trail event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). We are looking to hear from interested parties who can provide the above service including offering event production, management and promotion of an illuminated trail event, deliver all aspects of the creative design, installation and event management at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The content of the illuminated trail will be devised and developed in collaboration with relevant RBGE staff and will be expected to utilise the unique setting of the Garden, highlighting points of interest in the Living Collection together with areas of seasonal and historical interest. The content will be required to include, but not limited to, light installations, audio and visual effects. The duration for customers is expected to average a 60 minute dwell-time.
Suitable contractors will have experience of producing and managing large scale outdoor installation and promenade events for/with visitor attractions and/or cultural venues. They are also expected to have an appreciation and understanding of the environment the Illuminated Trail event will be delivered in and the importance of the Royal Botanic Garden’s Living Collection.
The Illuminated Trail event will be delivered annually, in November and December, for the duration of the contract period commencing 2023. Planning for the event has a 12-month lead time.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is expect the contact for the concession will be up to 7 years.
Concession model will be used for the delivery of the contact (profit share model)
Expect to publish tender document in June 2022
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 June 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=691862.
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