Award

Graduation 2025 - Seating

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Jan 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for the supply of tiered seating structures, guest seats, and the control area for the Graduation 2025 ceremony in Norwich. The tender, classified under the industry category of 'Seats' (CPV code 39111000), was conducted as a direct single tender action. This procurement, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is part of the services category. The tendering period ended on 26 November 2024, with the contract period extending from 27 November 2024 to 31 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in event seating solutions to collaborate with prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, scalable seating solutions for large events would find this procurement process particularly beneficial for growth and enhanced visibility in the educational sector. The awarded contract to Steeldeck Rentals Ltd, an SME based in London, underscores the university's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises for their specialised needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation 2025 - Seating

Notice Description

Supply of tiered seating structures, guest seats and the control area in the ceremony hall. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6390fc46-9ba7-4fd9-97da-9ea8ee13e4b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50e0364-ee15-4202-8358-4407b5a968e7
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

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

CPV Codes

39111000 - Seats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

STEELDECK RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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