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CSP25494 - All-Energy Exhibition Conference 2026

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25494 - All-Energy Exhibition Conference 2026" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a UK central government public authority. The event is located in the United Kingdom and classified under the industry category of 'Hotel meeting and conference services'. This procurement was conducted using a 'direct' method, which implies that the contract was awarded without competition due to lack of competition for technical reasons. The procurement is at the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 24th October 2025, and the active contract period scheduled from 13th to 14th May 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the conference and exhibition services industry, particularly those that provide hotel meeting and conference services. Although the tender was awarded to REED EXHIBITIONS LIMITED, it highlights the significance of specialised services in this sector, encouraging other businesses to enhance their technical capabilities to meet similar future opportunities. Companies well-suited to compete in this field include those with experience and capacity to deliver large-scale events with a strong emphasis on technical infrastructure and logistical support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25494 - All-Energy Exhibition Conference 2026

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. UK Research & Innovation require stand space for the 2026 All-Energy Exhibition Conference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d53f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068960-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,328 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 30 days
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

REED EXHIBITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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