Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-6c19-736c-a15f-3a81785e9609/tc443lc-boating-lake-transport-and-helium-ballons-at-heaton-park closed GB open procedure # TC443/LC - Boating Lake, Transport and Helium Ballons at Heaton Park [Manchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) Estimated value £15,000 Published 8 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 23 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The contract is divided into 3 lots to provide the following at Heaton Park. - Lot 1 Boating Lake -The City Council through an external operator currently provides a ?boats for hire? attraction at the boating lake at Heaton Park and is seeking to continue and/or extend this facility in the future. - Lot 2 Transport - The City Council requires the provision of transport as an attraction in the Park, as a novelty means of transport and for members of the public to access the wider areas of the park. It is of particular importance that this facility be available and accessible to all sectors of the public, including families with young children, the elderly and people with disabilities. - Lot 3 Helium Balloons - The City Council wishes to offer the opportunity for helium balloon sales within Heaton Park. Companies may bid for 1 or more Lots Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as THE CHEST [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to conduct the procurement exercise. To gain access to the invitation to tender documents, tenderers will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, tenderers will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the invitation to tender documents. Tenderers will need to electronically submit their completed tender and accompanying documentation via the CHEST on-line portal by 17.00 hours on the 23.12.2015 Any supplier questions queries will also need to be submitted via THE CHEST website. TC443/LS - Boating Lake, Transport and Helium Balloons at Heaton Park. Read full description ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/15695a04-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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