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Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition UK 2025 (DSEI UK 2025)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:38

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 10:17

Award

01 May 2025 at 09:59

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this contract describes the collaboration between the Department for Business & Trade, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, and Clarion Defence (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract concerns the Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition UK 2025 (DSEI UK 2025), focusing on providing management services for the upcoming event. This direct award contract has been completed with no competition option available due to exclusive organising rights held by Clarion Defence. The procurement method used was direct award, justified by the specific requirements easily met by only this supplier. It is classified under the services category within the industry, specifically for event services, and the contract period runs from 4th June 2025 to 9th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and security solutions to engage with key players in the defence and security sectors. Large-scale organisations that can provide integrated event services, including logistics, security solutions, and event technology, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The focus on the DSEI UK 2025 event makes it an ideal platform for businesses aiming to expand their reach in government defence contracts and international exhibitions, providing ample avenues for growth and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition UK 2025 (DSEI UK 2025)

Notice Description

DBT have a requirement to contract with Clarion Defence UK to provide management services for the upcoming DSEI event in UK.

Procurement Information

NO OTHER SUPPLIER

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029807-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
sahina ugradar
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07927581085

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLAIRON

CLARION DEFENCE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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