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II.1.1) Title
TC001 - Event Supplies & Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)
Reference number: DN708183
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79952000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System for Event Supplies and Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
The required Events Supplies and Services Framework Agreement has been divided into the following 11 Lots:
Lot 1: Event security and stewarding
Lot 2: First aid
Lot 3: Large Temporary Structures/Marquees
Lot 4: Small Temporary Structures/Marquees
Lot 5: Staging and risers
Lot 6: Sound and PA
Lot 7: Lighting and projections
Lot 8: Barriers, fencing and trackway
Lot 9: Generators and distribution
Lot 10: Toilets, sanitary and plumbing
Lot 11: Event Crew
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 042 800.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Event Security and Stewarding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Event Security and Stewarding
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
45
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: First Aid, Medical Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
First Aid, Medical Provision
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Large Temporary Structures/Marquees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Large Temporary Structures/Marquees
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Small Temporary Structures/Marquees
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Small Temporary Structures/Marquees
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Staging and Risers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Staging and Risers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Sound & PA
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sound & PA
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Lighting & Projections
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lighting & Projections
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Barriers, Fencing and Trackway
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Barriers, Fencing and Trackway
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Generators and distribution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Generators and distribution
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Toilets, Sanitary, Plumbing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Toilets, Sanitary, Plumbing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
15/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Event Crew
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Event Crew
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
14/04/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No