T-2023-1097 - Design, installation and de-installation of decorative and lighting installations, Dixon Street Mall, Haymarket for 2024 and 2025 Sydney Lunar Festival, with an option to extend to 2026

The Council of the City of Sydney ("the City" or "Council") invites tenders for the carrying out of Design, installation and de-installation of decorative and lighting installations, Dixon Street Mall, Haymarket for 2024 and 2025 Sydney Lunar Festival, with an option to extend to 2026 in accordance with this Request for Tender.

The Service Provider must design, install and de-install a decorative and lighting installation in Dixon Street Mall for the duration of Sydney Lunar Festival.

The Exhibition should be of an impact and size that will be able to provide the key decorative overlay for Dixon Street Mall and must include the prominent zodiac animal feature for each Festival. The decorative and lighting installation will be presented outdoors for approximately three weeks during the Event Period. The structures may also be utilised to provide additional infrastructure for lighting and other decorative elements determined by the City.

The Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects relating to the design and delivery of the decorative and lighting installation, including the design of artworks; manufacture, hire/supply of materials, transportation, installation, engineering sign off and de-installation of structures and (if required) performance of regular maintenance checks and repairs during the Event Period, as per the Event Services Agreement. All work will be undertaken in collaboration with the City's Sydney Lunar Festival team.

These services are required for the 2024 and 2025 Sydney Lunar Festival, with an option to extend to cover the 2026 Sydney Lunar Festival.

The Service Provider must be able to demonstrate a meaningful connection with a cultural community that celebrates Lunar New Year.

Tenderers must submit tenders in the manner required by this document.

The City is committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. The City encourages First Nations People businesses, Local SME, Start-ups as well as social enterprises (including Cooperatives) to work with us and respond to this opportunity.

If you have any difficulties please contact the Procurement Representative in the first instance.