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UKRI-4334 Farnborough Air Show 2026 Stands and UKRI presence

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for two exhibition stands at the Farnborough Air Show 2026. The contract includes the presence of UKRI to showcase research funded by UKRI and Innovate UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Exhibition stands' and is classified as the acquisition of goods. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, worth £57,170, was signed on 9th October 2024 and awarded to Farnborough International, the sole supplier capable of providing the stands at the event location in Central Hampshire, UKJ36.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition stands and related services to connect with influential stakeholders and showcase their capabilities at a prestigious international air show. Moreover, companies engaged in the design, supply, and installation of exhibition structures would benefit from seeking similar opportunities to collaborate with organisations like UKRI. Participating in such high-profile events can greatly enhance business exposure, leading to potential growth and new partnerships within the research and innovation sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4334 Farnborough Air Show 2026 Stands and UKRI presence

Notice Description

Exhibition stands x 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Exhibition stands x 2. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

Procurement Information

Farnborough Air Show Stands - two stand spaces at the Farnborough International Air Show to exhibit the research funded by UKRI and the Innovate UK, there is only one supplier at the air show for the stands. The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ced2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39154100 - Exhibition stands

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ36 Central Hampshire

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL

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