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Toilet provision for Graduation Event

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Jan 2025 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a direct procurement process to provide guest vacuum toilet systems for its 2025 Graduation Event, classified under the industry category of chemical toilets (CPV ID: 24955000). The award, made to Zoo Events Group, was finalised on 25th November 2025, with a contract period from 21st November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The university, located in Norwich, England (postcode NR4 7TJ), used a single tender action method due to the below-threshold procurement criteria. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract has been awarded.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of chemical toilets, particularly those meeting the needs of large public events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future given the suitability criteria indicated in the tender. Successful vendors can leverage such contracts to establish a reputation with prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia and expand their portfolio in the events services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toilet provision for Graduation Event

Notice Description

To provide guest vacuum toilet systems for Graduation 2025. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c8d40c8-1398-4b54-a16c-360ab1d3577e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3908e8ac-357b-48b7-b044-fc7a68c46f55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24955000 - Chemical toilets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOO EVENTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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