CBF EUROBASKET 2025 LTD INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF BRANDING SERVICES FOR FIBA EUROBASKET 2025, LIMASSOL GROUP

TENDER REFERENCE: CBF25/2025/007

Date Issued: 18th of March 2025

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Cyprus invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the provision of branding and printing services for the event. This tender encompasses the design, production, logistics, installation, and removal of branding and print materials, as outlined below.

1.  Scope of Work

The tender covers all branding and printing elements required for FIBA EuroBasket 2025, including -

Arena Branding

Competition Areas

Media Areas

Hospitality Areas

Accreditation Center

Spectator Areas

Administrative Areas

Host City Branding

Key locations, monuments, transport hubs, and public spaces in the host city.

Event Hotels Branding

Flags, banners, roll-ups, branded desks, and information boards.

Official Transportation Branding

Team buses, FIBA officiating team buses, shuttles, and cars.

Print Materials

Tickets, posters, stationery, accreditation cards, invitations, and event guides.

Backdrops and Other Event Materials

Mixed zone backdrops, interview panels, scorer’s tables, podiums, and fascia boards.

Wayfinding

Signage for entrances, rooms, areas, walkways, and parking zones.

2.  Deliverables - The successful bidder will be required to -

Produce Materials: In line with the specifications and final artworks provided by FIBA.

Ensure Quality: All materials must meet EU Norm EN13501-1 for flame retardancy and adhere to sustainability guidelines wherever possible.

Coordinate with FIBA: Work in close collaboration with FIBA’s branding team to ensure compliance with the Event Brand Identity guidelines.

Support Installations: Participate in branding walkthroughs and ensure precise installation and removal of all materials.

Provide Measurements: Collect accurate measurements for all branding areas and submit to FIBA for artwork finalization.

3.  Mandatory Requirements -

Applicants must demonstrate:

Experience: Proven track record in event branding and large-scale printing projects.

Capabilities: Advanced printing technology, flame-retardant materials, and environmentally friendly options.

Team Coordination: Ability to work with international organizations and manage tight deadlines.

Quality Assurance: Processes for material testing, color checks, and quality control.

Project Management: Capability to manage logistics, storage, and installation teams effectively.

Availability: available to work during August 2025.

4.  Submission Requirements

Suppliers must submit the following:

Company Profile: Including relevant experience and capabilities.

Portfolio: Examples of previous work, particularly in sports events or large-scale branding.

Implementation Plan: A detailed proposal including timelines, resources, and methodologies.

References: Contact details for at least three clients from previous projects (if needed).

Pricing: Comprehensive pricing structure for production, logistics, installation, and removal.

Sustainability Plan: Demonstrate efforts to minimize environmental impact.

5.  Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Compliance with the requirements (20%)

Quality and durability of materials (20%)

Technical capabilities and innovation (15%)

Experience and references (15%)

Cost-effectiveness (20%)

Sustainability measures (10%)

6.  Key Dates

Tender Issuance: 18.3.2025

•        Deadline for Questions: 31.3.2025 at 13.00

Submission Deadline: 11.4.2025 at 13.00

Selection Announcement: 30.4.2025

7.  Submission Process

Proposals must be submitted in English by email to s.ashual@cyp.eb2025.com Subject: Tender Submission – FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Branding & Printing

Late submissions will not be considered.

Terms and Conditions

The quantities provided, are calculated according to previous FIBA EuroBasket events. The quantities might change. The price of the winning bidder, will adjust accordingly to the final printed and

installed items.

The LOC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

All designs, artwork, and branding concepts provided by FIBA are the exclusive property of FIBA.

The successful bidder must adhere to all branding guidelines provided by FIBA.

Participation in branding walkthroughs is mandatory.

The LOC reserves the right to request clarifications or additional information.

For any questions or clarifications, please contact:

Sarit Ashual

s.ashual@cyp.eb2025.com

+972 505 115 115

We look forward to receiving your proposals and working together to deliver an exceptional FIBA EuroBasket 2025!

Annex 1 – list of all (but not limited to) Branding & Printing materials needed Arena Branding

Competition areas:

Court branding (flooring, backstop units)

Flags (participating countries, FIBA, Event)

Backside of LED boards

Team and FIBA Officiating Team entrances

Team changing rooms

Team and FIBA Officiating Team corridors

Participant and FIBA Officiating Team tribunes

Separation fences

Media areas:

Media entrance, mixed zone, and corridors

Media welcome desk (including table panel and backdrop)

Media working room (including information desk and backdrops)

Press conference room (banner in front of speakers’ table, decorative wall branding)

Media catering area

Media tribune

Photo positions (if applicable)

TV and radio commentary positions

 

Hospitality areas:

VIP entrance and leading fences/walls

VIP welcome desk (backdrop and table panel)

VIP and corporate hospitality areas

VVIP entrance (Final Phase only) and leading fences/walls

VVIP welcome desk (Final Phase only)

VIP and VVIP tribunes

Sky boxes (if applicable)

Accreditation Center:

Accreditation entrance

Accreditation center (including tables and temporary installations)

 

Spectators’ areas:

Arena exterior areas (including Fan Zones, paths leading to the Arena)

Exterior flagpoles (if available)

Ticket booths

Spectator entrances

Arena foyer, bars, corridors, and public areas

Spectator tribunes and barriers

Tier advertising (first, second, third tier, etc.)

Fences, vomitories, and bottom of the Video Cube

Food & beverage concessions (unless activated by a FIBA partner)

 

Administrative areas:

Corridors leading to offices (FIBA, commissioners, Host, etc.)

Volunteers' center

Staff and volunteers’ catering areas

Host City Branding

Welcome signs at city limits

Branding along protocol routes (main streets to/from the Arenas and Fan Zone)

Branding on key monuments, buildings, and landmarks

Branding in airports, train stations, bus stations, and metro stations

Branded welcome/information desks in arrival points (airport, train stations)

Event branding/posters/billboards in strategic city locations

Branded public transportation

Event Hotels Branding

Event flags/banners outside the hotel

Branded banners/roll-ups in hotel lobbies

Branded information desk (with backdrop) in the hotel lobby

Branded information board or screen for daily updates

Roll-ups/banners in hotel restaurant and meeting rooms

 

Official Transportation Branding

Team buses

FIBA Officiating Team buses

Cars

Shuttle buses

Printed Materials:

Tickets and ticket envelopes

Posters and banners

Letterhead and stationery (including envelopes)

Folders

Accreditation cards

Parking passes

Invitations and VIP/VVIP bracelets

Leaflets

Bulletins

Event Guide

Media Manual

Volunteer Handbook

Team Handbook

Web banners and LED screen content (if applicable)

Backdrops and Other Materials:

Mixed zone interview backdrops

Flash interview backdrops (opaque and transparent)

One-on-one interview backdrops

Press conference backdrops

Scorer’s table panel

Technical table panel

Substitute cubes

Flags/banners/roll-ups

Trophy podium

Champions’ board

Closing ceremony podium

Ball plinth

Fascia boards (360 degrees)

 

Wayfinding Signage:

Entrance signs

Ticket booth signs

Accreditation center signs

Changing room signs

Tribune signs

Media area signs

Hospitality area signs

Office signs

First aid room signs

Doping control station signs

Volunteer area signs

Parking signs

Floor stickers for walkways (if applicable)

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