CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Temporary structure for staging outdoor events

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Temporary structure for staging outdoor events

Supply a flexible solution to staging a wide range of events within Cardigan Castle grounds.

The range of possible events could include the following (though by no means an exclusive list):

- open air theatre for family and adult audiences

- music of all kinds: opera, folk, choral, world, rock, pop etc

- comedy

- circus events (non-animal)

- eisteddfod-type and other specifically cultural Welsh events

- performances by local community groups

- open air film screenings, including classic film, current releases, recorded live broadcasts of opera, music etc

The structure should be able to be erected easily and efficiently by a maximum of 4 crew with no professional rigging qualifications – ( no climbing / use of harnesses ) and within a reasonable amount of time.

The design must have an aesthetically appealing appearance to compliment the surrounding environment and should consider the sensitivity of the heritage site with minimal impact on the regency gardens that are an important all year round attraction.

The proposed location is at the south west end of the garden on a grass lawn in front of a curved area of bushes and plants, the front of stage facing the flat grounds towards castle green house.

Design must be able to include or accommodate a stage floor of approximately 8 x 6 meters and 1.5 meters height with a ramp for easy access of equipment and to provide wheelchair access to stage.

Tender quotation must include any shipping costs and duty

On site training on the erection of the structure.

Ground Plan of site provided.

For further information and access to site contact

Sion Williams, Technical Manager, Theatr Mwldan

sion@mwldan.co.uk

01239623927

07977419062

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=23496.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

£50,000

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Please supply 3 references of similar sites who have been provided with such a structure.

Evaluation & Scoring

Appearance & Aesthetic design 30

Functionality & Flexibility 30

Ease of Use & Storage 15

Tender Price 20

Training & Support 5

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please provide details of on site training on the erection of the structure.

(WA Ref:23496)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice