Planning

RBGE Winter illuminated trail

  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-011286

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0332b3

Published 2 May 2022, 10:31am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

20a Inverleith Row

Edinburgh

EH3 5LR

Email

supplychain@rbge.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1312482909

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.rbge.org.uk

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.

(SC Ref:691862)