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CSP25448 - Utility Week Live 2026 Event - Exhibition floor space

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Oct 2025 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement involves the acquisition of 36 square metres of exhibition floor space for the Utility Week Live 2026 event under the title "CSP25448 - Utility Week Live 2026 Event - Exhibition floor space." This falls within the services industry category, specifically related to exhibition stands and fair & exhibition organisation services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement has concluded, as denoted by its 'complete' status. The contract was signed on 4th September 2025, with the performance period spanning from 9th October 2025 to 20th May 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, awarding the contract to Faversham House.

This procurement presents significant potential for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in exhibition services and event organisation. Companies that offer unique and specialised exhibition solutions or have extensive experience in organising promotional activities and events would have been well-suited to bid on this tender. While this specific contract is complete, similar future opportunities can be leveraged by businesses to expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom's event management industry, especially in segments requiring bespoke exhibition arrangements or tailored promotional event support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25448 - Utility Week Live 2026 Event - Exhibition floor space

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Procurement of 36sqm (6 x 6m) exhibition space package at event for Innovate UK/SIF Ofgem promotional activity. The event attracts over 3300 delegates over 2 days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066012-2025
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

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

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

CPV Codes

39154100 - Exhibition stands

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,601 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 20 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAVERSHAM HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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