GB-Andover: Provision of Services and Facilities for Exercise Lions Challenge Events 2016-19

Tender description

Recreational, cultural and sporting services. The Authority has a requirement for a 1 year contract with options for a further 3 years for the provision of a venue, services and facilities for British Army Alpine Ski Championships hosting approximately 120 athletes, 25 officials and 100 sponsors and VIPs. The contractor will be required to provide a championship venue within a suitable location that is able to conduct Alpine competitions at Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) level, which must be on mainland Europe and no more than 1200 km from Calais, no further than 2 hours from an international airport and have good local train and bus links. The contractor must be able to accommodate Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill racing on FIS homologated pistes, preferably at World Cup standard (with the potential to provide Ski Cross competitions as an option to the contract). For Alpine competitions if weather conditions such as poor visibility, high winds or lack of snow prevent an event from taking place a reserve location is to be provided by the Contractor in time to deliver the event; which must be within 45 minutes driving time from the primary resort. Championship dates are 19 – 29 Jan 16 with Authority Officials arriving 16 Jan 16 and departing 30 Jan 16. Dates may vary +/- 3 days for future option years if taken up.