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Marintec 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, focuses on supporting UK civil maritime companies through securing and delivering a UK Pavilion at Marintec 2025, a significant international marine trade show in Asia. This tender falls under the services category, specifically event services, and is located in China. The procurement utilised a direct method and was awarded without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contractual period commenced on 25th September 2025 and concludes on 5th December 2025, with the contract being signed on the start date. The process is currently in the award stage, with the award status marked as active since its definition on 8th October 2025.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses within the maritime industry, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale event services. With the involvement of the Society of Maritime Industries as the supplier, businesses with similar large-scale operational capacities and experience in international events would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth. The contract's focus on a premier maritime event in Asia can help forge significant international partnerships and expand business reach beyond UK borders. Enterprises involved in event management or with capabilities in international trade exhibitions might find opportunities through participation or collaboration in such high-profile events.

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Notice Title

Marintec 2025

Notice Description

To support UK civil maritime companies by securing and delivering a UK Pavilion at Marintec 2025, Asia's major international marine trade show.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063298-2025
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,066 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 5 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

SOCIETY OF MARITIME INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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