Award

Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Jan 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process titled "Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025" under the industry categories of Warehouse Management System and Site Preparation Work. The project is located in Norwich, with key dates including the tender end date on 20th November 2024 and the contract period running from 21st November 2024 to 31st July 2025. This single-action tender was executed via a direct procurement method, specifically a Single Tender Action for contracts below the threshold. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded to the supplier Blackout.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those providing rigging and draping services. The nature of the work, which involves preparation for a significant university function, suggests that companies with experience in similar large-scale events would be well-suited for such contracts. Moreover, this tender process highlights the chances available for SMEs to engage in public procurement, demonstrating the inclusive procurement practices of the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025

Notice Description

To supply rigging and draping in the ceremony hall, and pipe drape systems on the ceremony hall balcony, in preparation for Graduation Event 2025. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d53385c-4056-40bb-9635-6cc79f71dd46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9db113-a8c4-4c3d-a6f0-b200e12bdf4b
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42965100 - Warehouse management system

45100000 - Site preparation work

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
26 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

BLACKOUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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