Award

75th Anniversary London Event

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 08:37

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "75th Anniversary London Event" was conducted by the Atomic Weapons Establishment, a central government public authority located in Reading, United Kingdom. This event, under the industry category of services specifically related to event services, involved the installation and erecting of exhibition equipment and AV hire. The procurement method was direct, and it was conducted below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract period starting on 22 August 2025 and ending on 1 October 2025, with the contract being signed on 22 August 2025. This process is in the award stage, with the status marked as active and complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, as it involves the management and execution of a landmark anniversary event. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in handling large-scale events, especially those focused on the installation of exhibition components and AV services, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. This contract, valued at £150,000 net, showcases the potential for businesses to expand their portfolio by collaborating with public sector entities like the Atomic Weapons Establishment. CLIP LIMITED, a Bristol-based SME, was awarded the contract, illustrating the capacity for smaller enterprises to secure significant government contracts.

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Notice Title

75th Anniversary London Event

Notice Description

Installation and erecting of stored AWE exhibition equipment, stand components and fabrics, AV hire and Labour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050718-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 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
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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