Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-03b7-7390-9d1b-46a6a6c625d5/design-manufacture-installation-of-a-time-ball-mechanism-at-hull-guildhall-cl

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Design, Manufacture & Installation of a Time Ball Mechanism at Hull Guildhall Clock Tower

[Hull City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hull-city-council)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

19 Aug 2016

Deadline

Closed

29 Sept 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Hull City Council are seeking specialist suppliers that are able to design and manufacture and then install the precision equipment, mast and Time Ball required to operate and re-commission the Hull Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball. The mechanism will operate from the existing 1865 Guildhall clock mechanism and the standard Universal Time Co-ordinated (UTC) radio signal.

Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Hull City Council are seeking specialist suppliers that are able to design and

manufacture and then install the precision equipment, mast and Time Ball

required to operate and re-commission the Hull Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball.

The mechanism will operate from the existing 1865 Guildhall clock mechanism and

the standard Universal Time Co-ordinated (UTC) radio signal.

## CPV classification

Horology

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1128d872-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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