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The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Award

24 Apr 2024 at 15:06

Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is looking for a supplier to provide temporary structures for its graduation ceremonies held at St Albans Abbey. The procurement process, which began with a tender, has now resulted in an award to Fews Marquees Limited. The total contract value is £3,600,000, with the contract signed on 22nd April 2024. The University aims to hold ceremonies in September and February from 2024 to 2027, with a possible extension to 2029.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing temporary structure services for events. As the University seeks a supplier to supply, install, and remove structures for its significant ceremonies, companies in the event management industry should consider bidding. Interested businesses should act promptly to meet the site visit deadline of 13th September 2023 and contact d.evershed@herts.ac.uk for attendance confirmation.

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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 AbbeySite visit for the current years ceremonies will take place on Wednesday 13th September 2023.Assuming the site visit is of interest, please confirm attendance by email to d.evershed@herts.ac.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm on Monday 11th September 2023, providing the full name, job title and email address of all those attending. Maximum 2 attendees per company

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of temporary structures for the University's graduation ceremionies

Renewal: option to extend by 1 year + 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f93d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013343-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d.evershed@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NE
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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