Tender

SIAL Paris 2026 stand design and build requirements for AHDB

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 10:54

Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has initiated a tender process for their SIAL Paris 2026 stand design and build requirements, with the procurement classified under event services. The tender encompasses designing, constructing, dismantling, and managing AV requisites for trade show stands at multiple events, including SIAL 2026 in Paris and potential extensions for Anuga 2027 in Germany and SIAL 2028 in Paris. The procurement, led by Sarah Waters, is open until 3rd February 2026 and targets services that meet high-quality standards, with the contract period beginning in March 2026. Key communication during the process will be facilitated through English, and mastery of French and German is crucial for interaction with local organisers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services sector, particularly those experienced in international trade show management and with the ability to provide comprehensive design and construction solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in multilingual communication, innovative stand designs, and the logistical management of event services could find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in European markets. The open procedure invites a competitive bidding environment, suitable for companies eager to demonstrate expertise and competitive pricing within the outlined high-value, long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIAL Paris 2026 stand design and build requirements for AHDB

Notice Description

This procurement is to combine SIAL'26 with Anuga'27 and SIAL'28. The successful supplier will be responsible for the design, production, construction, dismantling and disposal of the stand/s, along with any AV requirements and any other associated production services. Each event will be an extension option and will require new designs and requoting. The first event will be SIAL'26, based in Paris and held between 17th to 21st October'26 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. German and French language skills are a must to be able to communicate with event organisers. Closing date for this opportunity is NOON 3rd Feb'26. Link for eSourcing portal is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 for Anuga'27 build (Germany) and SIAL'28 (France)

Planning Information

Pre market engagement was not published due to timelines limitations and also knowing there are numerous suppliers who can fulfil the requirements set out in the tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078398-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£642,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£642,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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