Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Spinnaker Tower Operator
Deadline: 05 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 06 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140731795
Document Ref. No.:
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
45212170 - Entertainment building construction work
45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
45212421 - Restaurant construction work
45212423 - Cafeteria construction work
45212500 - Kitchen or restaurant conversion
45213112 - Shop units construction work
45262700 - Building alteration work
45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
45350000 - Mechanical installations
45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
45432100 - Floor laying and covering work
45442110 - Painting work of buildings
45442121 - Painting work of structures
45442180 - Repainting work
45442300 - Surface-protection work
45443000 - Facade work
45451000 - Decoration work
45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
45453100 - Refurbishment work
50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture
50882000 - Repair and maintenance services of restaurant equipment
51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
55400000 - Beverage-serving services
55900000 - Retail trade services
63513000 - Tourist information services
63514000 - Tourist guide services
70332200 - Commercial property management services
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
90911200 - Building-cleaning services
90911300 - Window-cleaning services
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
98350000 - Civic-amenity services
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Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council - is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower - the 'Tower' - on a long term mutually incentivised partnership basis. THE TOWER The Spinnaker Tower is located on the waterfront within Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and is a prominent landmark offering views of the city, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The Tower is Portsmouth's most prominent landmark, 170m in height with 3 upper viewing platforms at 100, 105 and 110 metres providing views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. The tower opened in 2005 attracting 100, 000 visitors in the first two months of opening. There is a reception at the base of the building with ancillary interpretation space, entertainment and leisure uses, ticketing, plant, management and staff facilities. There are two cafes - the ground floor Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar and the Cloud Café located on View Deck 2, 105 metres up. There is an additional podium area at ground level which is activated over the festive period for a Christmas market, with potential for it to be used permanently as commercial space. Permitted Uses, Opening Times & Access Under the new contract the primary function of the Tower must remain a public viewing tower, to be open in line with hours set out within the Council's specification. Through the procurement process suggestions for incorporation of historical and maritime components, that may also include literary and cul...
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