Tender

International Exhibition Support 2025-26

SEA FISH INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Sea Fish Industry Authority is seeking to appoint a full-service exhibition contractor for the "International Exhibition Support 2025-26" project. This procurement process, categorized under services, is aimed at managing the UK Seafood Pavilion at international trade shows, including events in Tokyo and Qingdao. The open tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 25 May 2025. With a procurement method identified as an open procedure, the contract commences on 6 June 2025 and spans to the end of November 2025, with a potential extension into the next year based on satisfactory performance. The contract value is estimated at £240,000, excluding VAT, and is conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition services and support industries. Companies with expertise in designing and constructing exhibition stands, especially those with experience in international settings, would find this contract particularly lucrative. As quality and price are weighted equally in the evaluation criteria, firms with a strong track record of delivering high-quality service and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in government contracts and international trade event support.

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Notice Title

International Exhibition Support 2025-26

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a full-service exhibition contractor, initially from 6 June 2025 to the end of the 2025-26 financial year, with an option to extend for a further two years. The successful bidder will be required to manage and deliver all aspects of a 'UK Seafood Pavilion' at international trade shows, including as a minimum, the Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo in Tokyo (20-22 August 2025) and the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Qingdao (29-31 October 2025). The contractor will be required to manage the whole project from booking and designing the space, to production of graphics, and stand construction and breakdown. The supplier will not be expected to man the stand during exhibition hours but will be expected to ensure that it is clean and fit for purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Satisfactory delivery of the contract may result in the contract being extended into the next year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018079-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

39154100 - Exhibition stands

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEA FISH INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Hannah Thompson
Contact Email
hannah.thompson@seafish.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4HS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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