Tender

The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies". The procurement process involves setting up a contract for the supply, installation, and removal of temporary structures for the University's graduation ceremonies at the historically significant site of St Albans Abbey. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, has a tender deadline of October 2, 2023. The contract period is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027, with a possible extension to February 2029. This opportunity falls under the category of "services" and is open for all interested parties to participate.

This tender by the University of Hertfordshire presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing temporary structures for events to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the University has indicated a preference for involving SMEs in this procurement process. Businesses located in or willing to operate in the East of England region, particularly around Hertfordshire, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The open procedure provides a fair chance for different businesses to engage in a competitive process to secure the contract for this prestigious project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract with the successful bidder for the provision of temporary structures for use at the University's graduation ceremonies taking place each September and February from September 2024 to February 2027 with an option to extend to February 2029. The ceremonies will take place in February and September of each academic year, and the successful contractor will be responsible for the supply, install and removal of the temporary structures. The ceremonies currently take place on the historically significant site of St Albans Abbey Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69083534-8999-4202-bb97-ea6d6635fffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49cb62b-2d00-419e-9f05-cc817b9c9a17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212320 - Miscellaneous structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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