Procurement of services – Rental and management of entertainment equipment for Guimarães Cidade Natal 2026

Summary

The tender covers the rental, installation, operation, maintenance, management and dismantling of Christmas entertainment equipment for the Guimarães Cidade Natal 2026 project in Guimarães. The contract value limit is EUR 275,000 excluding VAT, with execution from 9 November 2026 to 20 January 2027. The scope includes a Santa Claus house, an Enchanted Forest with attractions and 40 Christmas market stands, a two-storey Parisian-style carousel, and a natural ice rink. The contractor must provide the equipment, transport, installation, testing, operation, staffing, ticketing, maintenance, safety measures, accessibility solutions, decoration and dismantling. The proposal must address detailed technical specifications, staffing and response arrangements, and include design and staging materials. Offers are submitted electronically by 13 October 2026 at 23:59, must remain valid for 120 days, and variant bids are not allowed. The award is based on price (60%), technical merit (30%) and aesthetic merit (10%).