Tender

Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 08:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is seeking a qualified exhibition design company to create an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week in Birmingham. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on April 2, 2024, and a contract period from April 8 to July 31, 2024. The total contract value is £80,000. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialised in exhibition stand design and build services. Businesses with experience in designing and building similar-sized stands, a focus on sustainability and net zero practices, and the capability to deliver a creative and impactful exhibition space would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to showcase and promote Innovate UK and its partners, offering significant brand positioning and awareness for the successful bidder.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build

Notice Description

Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture install and derig an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week (https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/welcome-smart) on 5-6 June, NEC, Birmingham. We expect to work closely with the chosen company to develop and realise the stand in a creative, eco-conscious and impactful way that is relevant and accessible to our audiences. We have an area of approximately 324sqm (54x6m) for a stand which will feature representatives from multiple organisations in addition to a showcase of approximately 30 organisations. The exact stand size and location on the show floor are yet to be finalised however we will want the following functionality: - Welcome desk. - Four x themed zones desk/storage/seating/digital screens/power to also include area for physical demonstrations/exhibits (power required) and sizes will vary. - Screens for digital content, storytelling boards, graphics. - Networking area with coffee station. - Private meeting space for up to 10 persons. - Branding opportunities for multiple partners. - Accessibility. The objectives of the stand are to: * Showcase Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency - and its partners * Put the agencies involved at the heart of the future of manufacturing * Create an audience experience which encourages engagement and interaction * Create a stand-journey that furthers the audience's understanding of the different agencies * Deliver a clear vision of all Innovate UK services * Showcase how Innovate UK supports innovation via live demonstrations/exhibits This will be an opportunity for significant brand positioning and awareness for Innovate UK and display of its brand must be a primary consideration. Following sign-off of detailed designs, the agency will undertake production design and specification of all exhibition elements. The materials selected should demonstrate best-practice in net zero and sustainability and consider reuse or recycling. The build must be durable and easy to clean. The structures must be compliant with relevant statutory and non-statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety regulations, Equality Act legislation, be constructed of fire retardant materials and follow best practice procedures. All rights (including ownership and copyright) will pass to Knowledge Transfer Network trading as Innovate UK Business Connect on completion of this project. Please apply to victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with a quote for this work. Please include your company details, experience of similar sized design and build contracts, confirmation of availability for the project, suggestions of materials to ensure we adhere to Net Zero best practice and a timeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e591a2f-4576-411c-9c1e-fc8b45562f3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39154100 - Exhibition stands

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996-2024-03-04T08:57:15Z",
    "date": "2024-03-04T08:57:15Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Innovate UK Business Connect Stand Design and Build - SFE 24",
        "title": "Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build",
        "description": "Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture install and derig an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week (https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/welcome-smart) on 5-6 June, NEC, Birmingham. We expect to work closely with the chosen company to develop and realise the stand in a creative, eco-conscious and impactful way that is relevant and accessible to our audiences. We have an area of approximately 324sqm (54x6m) for a stand which will feature representatives from multiple organisations in addition to a showcase of approximately 30 organisations. The exact stand size and location on the show floor are yet to be finalised however we will want the following functionality: - Welcome desk. - Four x themed zones desk/storage/seating/digital screens/power to also include area for physical demonstrations/exhibits (power required) and sizes will vary. - Screens for digital content, storytelling boards, graphics. - Networking area with coffee station. - Private meeting space for up to 10 persons. - Branding opportunities for multiple partners. - Accessibility. The objectives of the stand are to: * Showcase Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency - and its partners * Put the agencies involved at the heart of the future of manufacturing * Create an audience experience which encourages engagement and interaction * Create a stand-journey that furthers the audience's understanding of the different agencies * Deliver a clear vision of all Innovate UK services * Showcase how Innovate UK supports innovation via live demonstrations/exhibits This will be an opportunity for significant brand positioning and awareness for Innovate UK and display of its brand must be a primary consideration. Following sign-off of detailed designs, the agency will undertake production design and specification of all exhibition elements. The materials selected should demonstrate best-practice in net zero and sustainability and consider reuse or recycling. The build must be durable and easy to clean. The structures must be compliant with relevant statutory and non-statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety regulations, Equality Act legislation, be constructed of fire retardant materials and follow best practice procedures. All rights (including ownership and copyright) will pass to Knowledge Transfer Network trading as Innovate UK Business Connect on completion of this project. Please apply to victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with a quote for this work. Please include your company details, experience of similar sized design and build contracts, confirmation of availability for the project, suggestions of materials to ensure we adhere to Net Zero best practice and a timeline.",
        "datePublished": "2024-03-04T08:57:15Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "39154100",
            "description": "Exhibition stands"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 30000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 80000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-04-02T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-04-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e591a2f-4576-411c-9c1e-fc8b45562f3b",
                "datePublished": "2024-03-04T08:57:15Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
                "description": "Floor plan for Smart Factory Expo",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5af51535-1cd5-4448-9d9b-ff708fc9231e",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
                "description": "UKRI brand guidelines",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f929b7b-6877-4796-84ae-c0ea5f7bd691",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mMFf8Aad",
            "name": "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mMFf8Aad"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 218,Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "N10QH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Victoria Parsons",
                "email": "victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org",
                "telephone": "033 33 403280"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mMFf8Aad",
        "name": "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED"
    }
}