Fireworks Display Services
Aberdeen City Council
Key details
Procurement
- 24613200 Fireworks
Get alerts when Aberdeen City Council publishes again
Free lets you browse and discover. Pro emails you the next time Aberdeen City Council advertises a supplies contract.
What happened
The contract runs until 31 Mar 2028.
Description
The Fireworks Display Services contract will cover the planning and implementation of all fireworks displays organised by Aberdeen City Council.
Full description
Aberdeen’s annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen’s image and reputation. As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving the city’s cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council seek a supplier of Fireworks Display Services for these events.
The Fireworks Display Services contract will cover all fireworks displays organised by Aberdeen City Council for the duration of the contract and below are the current known requirements.
The events programme is subject to change and amendment throughout the duration of the contract. The events, locations, dates, timings and budget indicated within this document are for planned displays in 2025 and are subject to change throughout the contract. The successful supplier will be notified annually of the events programme requiring fireworks display services.
How to engage
Tenderers must be a member of at least one of the industry’s leading and recognised bodies, e.g. British Pyrotechnics Association (BPA) and/or the CBI Explosives Industry Group (EIG), for the duration of the contract. The appointed contractor will not be allowed to sub-contract the whole contract and is responsible for the management and actions of all sub-contractors and suppliers on the site. Tenderers must be a professional and competent company who can demonstrate sound working practices in line with the EIG Blue Firework Guide ‘Working Together on Firework Displays and provide good references from the delivery of previous similar events. Any staff on site must have an appropriate level of competency in line with the duties to be carried out at the event. The successful contractor is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of their work-related activity are safe, fit for purpose and compliant with all relevant codes of practice, regulations and industry best practice including, but not limited to; Contractors own Health & Safety Plan, Method Statements and Risk Assessments CDM 2015 COSHH regulations Provision of use of Work Equipment regulations 1998 Working at Height Regulations The Purple Guide The Green Guide HSAWA 1974 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 RIDDOR 2013 Equality Act 2010 Licensing Act Scotland 2005 The successful contractor should Contingency Plan to ensure a safe and successful display is delivered. Aberdeen City Council reserves the right to, at any point, request certification and/or other evidence that the relevant regulations are being adhered to and that the management of the work is adequate. This will include inspection of work related activity throughout the contracts. This will also include attending and contributing to post-event meetings to discuss the success and areas of improvement following the event itself to ensure areas of concerns are rectified prior to the next event.
Contact
Bid documents
- Fireworks Display Services
- Invitation to Tender
- Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- Appendix 3 - Declaration
- Appendix 4 - Standard Conditions of Contract
- Appendix 5 - Special Conditions of Contract
- Appendix 6 - Award Questionnaire
- Appendix 7 - SPA
- Appendix 8 - Sub Contractors List
- Appendix 9a - NEC Tall Ships
- Appendix 9b - NEC 5 November
- Appendix 10 - Firing Sites and Viewing Areas
Identifiers
Explore related tenders
Other tenders from Aberdeen City Council
View all →External ID: pcs-ocds-r6ebe6-0000775577 • Added 27 May 2026