Castle of Light Production Collaboration

Concepts

• edinburgh
• event services
• overall event production responsibility
• edinburgh castle
• castle
• creative production and event management services
• light production collaboration
• the existing castle lighting scheme
• castle of light production collaboration
• - themed event lighting

Location

Edinburgh

Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking to commission a supplier who is able to provide creative production and event management services to create a series of late-night winter events at Edinburgh Castle.

Total Quantity or Scope

HES is seeking to commission a supplier who is able to provide creative production and event management services to create a series of late-night winter events at Edinburgh Castle. This will primarily involve: - Themed event lighting. - Projections and audio at exterior locations across the site. - Special effects and interactive or immersive elements. - Overall event production responsibility. - Additional lighting at other locations (including select interior areas) to enhance the existing Castle lighting scheme and create a unique atmosphere. - Sound design and production. - Technical support across the event run. - Contribution to marketing initiatives.

Renewal Options

There will be the option for HES to extend the contract for a further 24 month period, giving a total possible contract length of four (4) years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79952000 - Event services
• 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Bidders must clearly state if there are any issues with the Terms and Conditions of Contract in their response or prior to the submission deadline as HES will not negotiate at contract award or post contract award. 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=760336. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:760336) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=760336