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UKRI-5325 Scientific Computing booth at SC25 St Louis

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Nov 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5325 Scientific Computing booth at SC25 St Louis" was conducted by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract pertains to the services category, specifically event services, and involved the printing and assembly of a stand at the Scientific Supercomputing event in St Louis, United States. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition. The contract was signed on 4th November 2025 and is active, running from 5th November to 22nd November 2025, with a total gross value of $40,607.03 USD.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those offering exhibition stand construction and setup. While this specific contract has been awarded to Freeman Expositions LLC, large-scale service providers with the capability to handle international logistics and event infrastructure could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth, especially those looking to expand their footprint in transatlantic markets. Given the procurement method, businesses capable of demonstrating strong past performance and reliability may find themselves well-positioned for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5325 Scientific Computing booth at SC25 St Louis

Notice Description

UKRI STFC Appointed a supplier to print and assemble the stand build at St Louis Scientific Super Computing for an event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dacd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071206-2025
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
£33,839 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFCProcurement@ukri.org
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

FREEMAN EXPOSITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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